Creamy Garlic Butter Pasta with Cheesy Beef
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 pound pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite)
4 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain any excess grease. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Set aside.
2. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic!
4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Italian seasoning until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a little heat.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the creamy garlic butter sauce.
6. Gently fold in the cooked ground beef, ensuring it's evenly distributed throughout the pasta.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 6 | Calories: Approximately 650 per serving