Description
Craving something comforting, rich, and ready in under 30 minutes? This Creamy One-Pot Beef Pasta with Garlic Butter is your answer. With hearty ground beef, buttery garlic, and a creamy cheddar sauce hugging every strand of fettuccine, it’s the kind of easy recipe that transforms weeknight dinner into a warm, cheesy experience. Whether you’re meal planning, looking for quick dinner ideas, or just love bold flavor, this dish delivers. Perfect for a cozy night in, and ideal for anyone searching for easy dinner ideas, family meals, or creamy pasta recipes that come together in one pan.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
8 ounces fettuccine pasta
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups heavy cream
2 cups beef broth
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
3. Pour in beef broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Add fettuccine, ensuring it’s submerged. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Once pasta is tender, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Season with salt and pepper. Adjust sauce consistency with extra broth or cream if needed.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Make sure your pasta is al dente before adding the cheese to avoid overcooking.
Use freshly shredded cheddar for best melting and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy pasta, beef pasta, one pot recipe, garlic butter, comfort food