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Creamy Garlic Butter Beef: 7 Steps to Comforting Bliss

Creamy Garlic Butter Beef
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A cozy, creamy pasta dish made with ground beef, sausage, and baby spinach that comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces penne
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 8 ounces ground beef
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1 cup low sodium beef broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
  • 3 to 4 cups baby spinach
  • Fresh parsley or basil for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Salt a big pot of water and cook penne until just al dente. Scoop out a cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add sausage and beef, breaking them up. Cook until browned with crispy bits on the edges. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Drop the heat to medium. Stir in butter. When it melts, add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the garlic smells amazing, about 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in beef broth and simmer a minute. Stir in cream and let it gently bubble until slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in Parmesan until smooth. If the sauce seems too thick, splash in reserved pasta water a little at a time.
  6. Add the penne and toss well so the sauce coats everything. Fold in spinach and let it wilt into the heat of the pasta.
  7. Add more salt, pepper, or Parmesan to your liking. If you want a looser sauce, add another splash of pasta water.
  8. Top with fresh herbs and extra cheese before serving.

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