Classic Cowboy Butter Spaghetti
Traditional dish · American
A rich and savory spaghetti dish featuring a creamy, garlic-infused butter sauce with ground beef and a hint of spice. This is the quintessential comfort food experience.
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Ingredients
- Spaghetti1 pound
- Ground Beef1 pound
- Butter1/2 cup
- Garlic4 cloves, minced
- Heavy Cream1/2 cup
- Parmesan Cheese, grated1/2 cup
- Red Pepper Flakes1/4 teaspoon
- Saltto taste
- Black Pepperto taste
- Fresh Parsley, chopped2 tablespoons
Steps
- 1
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
- 2
While pasta cooks, brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
- 3
Add butter to the skillet with the beef. Once melted, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5
Reduce heat to low. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 6
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- 7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in chopped fresh parsley.
- 8
Serve immediately.
