06/21/2026
Garlic Butter Beef Pasta
What I love most is that it doesn’t require fancy ingredients. No cream or complicated sauces—just butter, garlic, pasta, and beef with a few seasonings. The butter melts into the beef, the garlic perfumes the whole kitchen, and the pasta absorbs all that goodness. It’s comfort food at its finest, perfect for busy weeknights, cozy weekends, or even meal prepping ahead of time.
So, grab a skillet and some pasta—this is about to be your new go-to dinner.
Variations
• Creamy Garlic Butter Pasta: Stir in ½ cup heavy cream or cream cheese for a richer, creamier sauce.
• Cheesy Garlic Beef Pasta: Add shredded mozzarella or provolone for an extra cheesy twist.
• Garlic Butter Beef & Veggie Pasta: Toss in roasted bell peppers, spinach, or peas for added color and nutrients.
• Herb Lovers’ Version: Add fresh basil, oregano, or thyme along with the parsley for a more herbaceous flavor.
• Low-carb version: Swap pasta for zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.
Ingredients
• 12 oz 340 g pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
• 1 lb 450 g ground beef
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
• 6 cloves garlic minced
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
• 1 cup 240 ml beef broth
• ½ cup 120 ml heavy cream
• ½ cup 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish
• Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
2. Drain and set aside, reserving about ½ cup pasta water.
3. Brown the Beef
4. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter.
5. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
6. Drain excess grease if needed. Remove beef and set aside.
7. Make Garlic Butter Base
8. In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter.
9. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
10. Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
11. Build the Sauce
12. Pour in beef broth and let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
13. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
14. Return the cooked beef to the skillet and mix well.
15. Combine with Pasta
16. Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
17. If needed, stir in a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
18. Finish & Serve
19. Stir in fresh parsley.
20. Taste and adjust with more salt or pepper if needed.
21. Garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley before serving.