Salty One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta

Creamy Beef Pasta Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef

• 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)

• 4 cups beef broth

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook the Beef
   Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.

2. Add Seasonings
   Add butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes until garlic becomes fragrant.

3. Cook Pasta
   Pour in beef broth and add uncooked pasta. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.

4. Make It Creamy
   Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Mix until cheese is melted and sauce becomes creamy.

5. Rest & Serve
   Remove from heat and let sit for 3–5 minutes to thicken slightly. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Time & Nutrition

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 20 minutes

• Total Time: 30 minutes

• Servings: 4

• Calories: ~640 kcal per serving