One-Pot Creamy Beef & Garlic Butter Pasta — Comfort Food Ready in Just 30 Minutes!

If you’re craving a rich, hearty, and soul-satisfying meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, the One-Pot Creamy Beef & Garlic Butter Pasta is your ultimate answer. Packed with tender beef, aromatic garlic, and a luxuriously creamy sauce, this dish is comfort food at its finest — and it all comes together in just 30 minutes!

Ingredients

To make this dish, you’ll need:

1 lb (450g) ground beef
12 oz (340g) pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite kind)
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried Italian herbs (or a mix of oregano, basil, and thyme)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Beef

Heat a large, deep skillet or a wide saucepan over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes).
Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Once cooked, remove the beef from the pan and set aside, leaving a bit of fat in the pan for flavor.

Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics

In the same pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, sautéing for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Be careful not to burn the garlic — it should smell fragrant, not bitter.