A rich and comforting one pot meal featuring tender ground beef, garlic butter, and creamy pasta all cooked together for an easy and delicious dinner.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups beef broth
1 cup water
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onion softens.
Pour in beef broth and water, then stir in uncooked penne pasta, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover the pot.
Simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the lid and stir in the butter, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese until the butter melts and the sauce becomes creamy.
Cook uncovered for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.