Creamy Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Parmesan Beef
Creamy Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Parmesan Beef is a delightful dish that brings the warmth and comfort of Italian cuisine straight to your table. With a luscious garlic butter sauce enveloping tender beef and perfectly cooked spaghetti, this recipe is not only quick but also satisfying. In under 30 minutes, you can whip up a family-friendly meal that will have everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this creamy pasta dish pairs beautifully with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in beef broth and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat, stir in heavy cream, then add Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Toss the drained spaghetti with the creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg