Garlic Butter Beef Pasta Dish
A flavorful and hearty pasta dish featuring tender ground beef, garlic, and Parmesan cheese in a savory butter sauce.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 ounces short-cut pasta such as shells, penne, or rotini
Dairy
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (finely shredded by hand)
Meat
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Broth & Seasonings
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian herb blend
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to preference)
Garlic
- 4 cloves fresh garlic cloves (minced finely)
Garnish
- Optional chopped flat-leaf parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large salted water to a boil, cook pasta until tender, then drain.
- Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned; drain excess grease.
- Add butter and minced garlic; cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Mix in pasta, beef broth, herbs, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese; simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle with additional Parmesan or fresh herbs before serving.