Tasty and creamy garlic butter beef pasta

Here’s a Tasty and Creamy Garlic Butter Beef Pasta recipe—rich, comforting, and simple enough for weeknights.

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Garlic Butter Beef Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)

• 1 lb ground beef

• 4 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Optional: parsley or red pepper flakes for garnish

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Instructions

1. Cook pasta
   Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup pasta water.

2. Cook beef
   In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

3. Make garlic butter sauce
   Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and garlic to the skillet with beef. Sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

4. Add cream & cheese
   Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Add reserved pasta water 1–2 tbsp at a time to reach desired sauce consistency.

5. Combine pasta & sauce
   Toss cooked pasta in the skillet until coated in creamy garlic butter beef sauce.

6. Serve
   Garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes, if desired.

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Tips & Variations

• Extra flavor: Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach while cooking beef.

• Cheesy twist: Stir in mozzarella or cheddar for extra creaminess.

• Low-carb: Substitute pasta with zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.

• Make ahead: Sauce can be made ahead and reheated; just toss with freshly cooked pasta.

If you want, I can give a faster 3-ingredient version or a one-pot skillet version that saves cleanup.

Do you want me to make it one-pot style for even faster cooking?