Description
A comforting one-pot meal featuring creamy pasta with ground beef, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ cup beef broth
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add 1 lb ground beef and cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart until browned.
- Stir in 4 cloves of minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in ½ cup of beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 8 ounces of pasta and cover the pot, cooking according to package instructions (10-12 minutes).
- Stir occasionally while cooking.
- Once the pasta is al dente, fold in ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For variations, consider using ground turkey for a leaner option or adding vegetables for additional nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg