Beef Garlic Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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2 tablespoons butter
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4 cloves garlic, chopped finely
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1 teaspoon Italian herb mix
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½ cup beef broth
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½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or penne)
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2 cups water
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Salt and pepper, as needed
→ Extra Add-ins
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¼ cup heavy cream
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Red pepper flakes
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Fresh chopped basil or parsley
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Cooked mushrooms or spinach
# Instructions:
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Grab a big pan and cook your ground beef on medium-high until it's no longer pink. Add some salt and pepper while cooking. If there's too much fat, drain it off and put the meat aside.
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Using that same pan, drop in the butter and let it melt. Toss in your chopped garlic and cook for about a minute until you can smell it. Don't let it turn brown or it'll taste bitter.
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Throw the uncooked pasta into the pan, then pour in the beef broth and water. Mix everything up, let it come to a bubble, then turn the heat down to medium-low. Let it cook without a lid for 10-12 minutes, giving it a stir now and then until the pasta's tender and most of the liquid's gone.
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Put the cooked beef back in the pan. Add the Parmesan and Italian herbs, stirring until well mixed. If you want it creamier, splash in some heavy cream.
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Give it a taste and add more salt or pepper if needed. Scoop it onto plates while hot and sprinkle with fresh herbs or more cheese if you want.
# Notes:
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You only need one pot for this tasty pasta, so washing up won't be a hassle afterward.
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Want your sauce a bit thicker? Just let everything sit for a couple minutes before you dish it up.