Description
30-Minute Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta is the quick, flavorful solution for busy weeknights. This dish combines tender ground beef with a rich garlic butter sauce, making it an irresistible choice for family dinners or casual gatherings. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for satisfying hungry appetites without the fuss of takeout. Enjoy a delightful blend of savory flavors that will keep everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Sauté beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic & butter: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add butter and let it melt into the mixture.
- Combine: Toss drained pasta into the skillet with beef and garlic butter. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Season & serve: Finish with Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and parsley. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg