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Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta – Comfort Food Recipes You’ll Crave

This beef and garlic butter pasta brings comfort food recipes to a whole new level. It's got all the rich, cozy vibes you'd expect, plus a garlicky kick that’ll make your kitchen smell like a five-star Italian bistro. And the best part? You can pull this whole thing together faster than it takes to scroll through a food blog looking for dinner ideas. We’re talkin’ juicy beef, buttery garlic sauce, and pasta that just hugs every flavor like it means it. Whether you're a garlic lover or someone who just needs a big bowl of something warm and soul-soothing, this dish checks every box. It’s one of those garlic pasta recipes that turns even the worst day into a win. I swear, a bite of this and suddenly life makes sense again. I’m all for quick food recipes pasta fans will love, especially when they double as healthy comfort food recipes and also satisfy those cravings we pretend we don’t have (yeah, I’m looking at you, garlic butter shrimp recipes and garlic butter rice recipes). This recipe’s got heart, heat, and a little drama—just like your favorite weeknight dinner should.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keywords: comfort food recipes, food recipes pasta, garlic butter rice recipes, garlic butter shrimp recipes, garlic pasta recipes, healthy comfort food recipes, recipes and food
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti work great)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, but save 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  3. Push beef to one side. Add butter to the empty side and melt. Stir in garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
  4. Mix garlic butter into the beef. Add red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  5. Toss in the cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water to bring it all together.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese and top with fresh parsley before serving (optional, but hey—it’s pretty).

Notes

You can sub ground turkey for beef if you're feeling lighter. Add veggies like spinach or mushrooms if you're fancy. Or not. It'll still be delicious.