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A generous portion of al dente fettuccine tossed in a rich, creamy garlic-parmesan sauce, with tender gray-brown ground beef crumbles and dark green flecks of parsley, served in a rustic ceramic bowl beside a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh basil leaves, on a light oak wooden table with soft natural light.

Creamy Beef Pasta – One-Pot Weeknight Dinner

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A rich, creamy one-pot beef pasta that’s ready in 25 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 12 oz fettuccine
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large deep skillet or pot, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned; drain excess fat.
  2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. <li id="instruction-step-3" stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits.
  4. Add uncooked fettuccine, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 12–14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  5. Stir in butter, parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until creamy.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use lean ground beef.
  • Optional add-ins: sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or roastedred peppers.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: One-pot cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Nonvegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups
  • Calories: 610 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 790 mg
  • Fat: 40 g
  • Saturated Fat: 22 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 37 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg
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