Garlic Butter Beef Pasta
A quick, comforting dish featuring tender beef and rich garlic butter, perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Pasta and Beef
- 8 ounces your favorite pasta Choose any type of pasta you prefer.
- 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with chicken or turkey.
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Use as much as you like for richness.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic adds the best flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional for a spicy kick.
- to taste Salt and pepper
Garnish
- to taste Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish before serving.
Instructions
Cooking Pasta
- Begin by boiling a pot of salted water. Add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
Cooking Beef
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the ground beef, seasoning it with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Adding Garlic
- Once the beef is cooked, add the minced garlic and the red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Combining Ingredients
- Reduce the heat and add the drained pasta to the skillet. Pour in the reserved pasta water and the remaining butter. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated and the sauce is creamy.
Garnishing and Serving
- Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top, serve hot, and prepare for the compliments to roll in!
Notes
Don’t hold back on the butter! It makes this dish rich and decadent. If the sauce looks a bit lumpy, it’s all part of the magic.