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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Use 80/20 ground beef for best flavor and texture

Don't overcrowd the pan when browning beef

Save some pasta water for thinning sauce if needed

Remove from heat before adding cheese to prevent breaking

Cook pasta just until al dente as it continues cooking in sauce

Use freshly grated Parmesan for smoothest melting

Let cream cheese come to room temperature for easier mixing

Taste and adjust seasoning throughout cooking process

Serve immediately for best texture and temperature

Creamy Beef & Garlic Butter Pasta

Name: Creamy Beef & Garlic Butter Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-5 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: For the Beef:; 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); For the Pasta:; 12 oz fettuccine, penne, or rigatoni pasta; Salt for pasta water; For the Garlic Butter Cream Sauce:; 4 tablespoons butter; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups beef broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened; For Seasoning and Herbs:; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped; Optional Add-ins:; 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

This luxuriously rich and satisfying pasta dish combines tender, perfectly seasoned ground beef with al dente pasta in an incredibly creamy garlic butter sauce that will leave you craving more. The beef is seared to perfection, creating deep, savory flavors that meld beautifully with the velvety cream sauce infused with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of protein, creamy indulgence, and robust garlic flavor that coats every strand of pasta. The addition of butter creates a silky richness, while Parmesan cheese adds a sharp, nutty depth that elevates this comfort food to restaurant-quality status. Whether you're looking for a weeknight dinner that feels special or a comforting meal to warm your soul, this pasta delivers pure satisfaction in every forkful. The combination of simple ingredients transforms into something truly extraordinary.

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

20 Minutes

Total Time

30 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Beef:

1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

For the Pasta:

12 oz fettuccine, penne, or rigatoni pasta

Salt for pasta water

For the Garlic Butter Cream Sauce:

4 tablespoons butter

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium onion, finely diced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups beef broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened

For Seasoning and Herbs:

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

Optional Add-ins:

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

1 cup baby spinach

1/4 cup white wine

1 bell pepper, diced

1/2 cup frozen peas

2 tablespoons tomato paste

For Garnish:

Extra Parmesan cheese, grated

Fresh parsley, chopped

Fresh basil leaves

Cracked black pepper

Red pepper flakes

Garlic bread crumbs

Instructions

Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain and set aside.

Season and brown the beef: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, season ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

Remove beef: Transfer cooked beef to a plate, leaving about 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan. If there's excess fat, drain all but 1 tablespoon.

Sauté aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the pan and let melt. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Create roux: Sprinkle flour over the butter mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.

Add liquid gradually: Slowly whisk in beef broth, ensuring no lumps form. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Add cream and seasonings: Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, thyme, and nutmeg. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until sauce begins to thicken.

Melt cheeses: Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese until melted. Gradually add Parmesan and mozzarella, stirring until smooth and creamy.

Combine everything: Return beef to the pan along with cooked pasta. Toss gently to coat everything in the creamy sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.

Final seasoning and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley, chives, and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.

Creamy Beef & Garlic Butter Pasta

JUE

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