Cheesy Beef Spaghetti in Savory Garlic Cheddar Butter Cream

 

Ingredients:

12 oz spaghetti

1 lb lean ground beef

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

1 small onion, finely diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp garlic powder

Salt and black pepper to taste

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup broth (chicken or beef as appropriate)

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

butter

Chopped fresh parsley or herbs for garnish

Directions:

1. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned; remove excess fat.

3. In the same skillet, add onion and sauté until soft. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

4. Stir in garlic powder and cook briefly.

5. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to combine. Slowly whisk in broth and heavy cream until the sauce thickens.

6. Reduce heat and add Cheddar, Parmesan, Mozzarella, stirring until melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.

7. Return the cooked protein to the skillet and simmer briefly.

8. Toss cooked spaghetti into the sauce until well coated.

9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or herbs.

Prep time: 10 min | Cook time: 30 min | Servings: 4