Here’s a simple, rich Garlic Butter Beef Pasta recipe you can make in about 30 minutes 🍝🥩
Ingredients (2–3 servings)
- 250 g (8–9 oz) pasta (penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
- 300 g (10 oz) beef (sirloin, flank, or ground beef)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- ¼ cup pasta water (as needed)
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta
Boil pasta in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain. - Cook the beef
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.- For sliced beef: season with salt & pepper, sear 2–3 min per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- For ground beef: cook until browned, breaking it up. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Garlic butter base
Lower heat to medium. Add butter to the same pan.
Add garlic and chili flakes, sauté 30–45 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown). - Combine
Return beef to the pan. Add cooked pasta and toss well.
Add a splash of pasta water to loosen and create a glossy sauce. - Finish
Stir in Parmesan, adjust salt & pepper, and cook 1 more minute. - Serve
Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Optional Upgrades
- Add cream (¼ cup) for a creamy version
- Toss in mushrooms or spinach
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice for balance
If you want, I can tailor it for one pot, spicy, creamy, or budget-friendly versions.
