Tasty Beef Garlic Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced finely
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1 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs
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1 lb ground beef
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½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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½ cup beef broth
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2 cups water
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Salt and pepper to taste
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8 ounces pasta (penne or spaghetti)
→ Tasty Extras
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Red chili flakes
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Cooked veggies like mushrooms or spinach
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Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
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¼ cup heavy cream
# Instructions:
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Heat a large skillet and fry the ground beef over medium-high until there’s no pink left. Season with salt and pepper as it cooks. If needed, remove excess fat and set the beef aside.
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In the same skillet, melt the butter until it starts to bubble. Stir in your minced garlic and cook for a minute or so, just until it smells nice. Don’t let it burn, or it’ll taste off.
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Drop the dry pasta into the skillet. Add the water and pour in the beef broth. Stir it together, let it boil, then bring the heat to medium-low. Keep cooking it uncovered for about 10-12 minutes, stirring sometimes, until the pasta’s soft and most liquid’s soaked up.
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Toss the cooked beef back into the skillet. Sprinkle in the Parmesan and Italian seasoning, then mix it all up. If you want it creamier, just pour in a bit of heavy cream.
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Taste it and tweak the seasoning if you need to. Spoon it onto plates while still hot, then top with fresh herbs or more Parmesan if you’re into that.
# Notes:
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This dish uses just one pan, so cleanup’s super easy.
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Want a thicker sauce? Let it rest for a couple minutes before serving.