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One-Pot Creamy Beef Pasta

A quick and creamy one-pot pasta dish combining beef and cheese flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 large shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 lb dried short-cut pasta
  • 4 cups chicken or beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  2. Add in the ground beef and use a wooden utensil to break the beef into crumbles. Cook until browned completely, about 6-7 minutes.
  3. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Add the shallot, stir, and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
  5. Add the dried pasta and broth, stir, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
  6. Turn off the heat, pour in the cream and both cheeses, stir to combine, and let sit covered for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Make sure to keep stirring occasionally while cooking the pasta to prevent it from sticking to the pot. You can adjust the seasoning to your taste. If you want more veggies, feel free to add in some spinach or peas during the last few minutes of cooking.