Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta
If you're craving something rich, creamy, and packed with bold flavors, look no further than this Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta . It's the perfect blend of tender beef, a smooth, garlicky sauce, and al dente pasta that soaks up all that goodness. Whether you're cooking for a busy weeknight or planning a meal to impress family and friends, this dish is guaranteed to satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
- For the Beef:
- 1 lb beef sirloin thinly sliced (or ground beef for a quicker option)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- For the Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta penne, fettuccine, or rigatoni
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Extra Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 4–5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Pour in beef broth and deglaze the skillet. Stir in cream, Parmesan, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
- Return beef to the skillet. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time.
- Plate the pasta, garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan, and enjoy hot.