One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta – Seriously, You Need This!

Okay, so let me ask you something—do you ever just wanna make dinner and be done with it? Like, no piles of dishes, no fuss? Because same. This recipe is a lifesaver. One pot, creamy goodness, and you’re eating in like, 30 minutes.

Main dish photo — *The finished dish — looks amazing, right?*

Okay, Let’s Talk Ingredients

So, here’s the deal with the ingredients—grab yourself:
– 1 lb ground beef (don’t skimp on this, trust me)
– 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (you can use whatever you have, but this is perfect)
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (the good stuff makes a difference!)
– 8 ounces of pasta (penne or spaghetti, whatever floats your boat)
– And like, a bunch of garlic (the more, the merrier, am I right?)

Oh, and don’t forget to have butter on hand—lots of it. Seriously, it’s garlic butter pasta, we need to go hard on that butter.

So Here’s Why I Make This Constantly

So, funny story—this recipe kinda saved me during a week when I was way too busy to think. Like, I had just moved into a new apartment, boxes everywhere, and my kitchen was basically a war zone. I was starving after unpacking all day, and I remembered this one-pot recipe. I threw everything in, mixed it around, and BOOM—dinner was served.

The best part? I had leftovers for lunch the next day. I literally could have cried. There’s just something so comforting about creamy pasta after a long day of adulting. Plus, my roommate devoured it, and I was like “Yes, I’m officially a cooking wizard!”

Another beautiful angle of the dish — *Just as gorgeous from this angle too!*

(Another beautiful shot because we can’t get enough!)

Here’s another shot of the pasta, because who can resist this creamy goodness?

The One Trick That Changes Everything

Okay, but like, the secret sauce (figuratively speaking) is the garlic butter. You gotta really let that garlic get golden and fragrant before you add anything else. That’s where all the magic happens. Seriously, let it sizzle, and your kitchen will smell like a five-star restaurant.

Don’t Mess This Up (My Top Tips)

1. Don’t rush the garlic! If it burns, it’s basically game over.
2. Make sure to salt your pasta water—like, a LOT. This is your chance to season the noodles!
3. If you think you added enough Parmesan, add more. Always more cheese.
4. And for the love of pasta, taste as you go. Adjust those seasonings to what you like!

How to Keep Them From Disappearing (Or, How to Store Them)

So, if you’re lucky enough to have leftovers (which is rare, honestly), just pop it into an airtight container and stick it in the fridge. It’ll last for a few days—if it makes it that long. Just reheat in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of milk or cream to keep it creamy.

If You Liked This, You’ll Probably Like These Too

Alright, if this pasta hits the spot for ya, you might also wanna try:
– My One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken (like, YES)
– Super Simple Shrimp Scampi (seriously, it takes 15 minutes)
– Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (perfect for dipping grilled cheese!)

So, what do you think? Are you ready to get your creamy pasta game on? What’s your go-to one-pot meal? Can’t wait to hear! 🥳🍝