Garlic Butter Beef Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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8 ounces of pasta (spaghetti or penne)
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2 cups of water
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½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
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½ cup beef broth
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1 lb ground beef
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2 tablespoons of butter
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon of dried Italian herbs
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Season with salt and pepper as you like
→ Extras You Can Add
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Small bunch of parsley or basil, chopped
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Dash of crushed red pepper flakes
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Cooked spinach or mushrooms
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¼ cup of heavy cream
# Instructions:
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Melt butter in the same skillet and toss in the chopped garlic. Cook for a minute or two until it's aromatic, but don't let it burn.
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Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, drain any excess fat, and remove from the pan.
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Pour the water and beef broth into the pan, then add the uncooked pasta. Stir it all together, bring everything to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has soaked up most of the liquid and is tender (about 10-12 minutes).
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Add the cooked beef back into the pan. Mix in the grated Parmesan and sprinkle the dried Italian seasoning. For a creamier dish, stir in a bit of heavy cream.
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Taste the dish and add more salt or pepper if you need to. Serve up while it's warm, topping it with herbs or extra cheese if you’d like.
# Notes:
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You only need one pot for this meal, making cleanup a breeze. Plus, the flavor is still big!
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Let the pasta rest for a couple of minutes before digging in if you want a thicker sauce.