30-Minute Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta That Everyone Loves!
A quick and delicious beef and garlic butter pasta recipe that can be made in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the butter until melted, then add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet.
- Toss everything together, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made with any type of pasta you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg