{"id":468,"date":"2026-04-08T18:44:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T18:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=468"},"modified":"2026-04-08T18:44:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T18:44:59","slug":"smoky-honey-garlic-beef-pasta-easy-comfort-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=468","title":{"rendered":"Smoky Honey Garlic Beef Pasta (Easy Comfort Dinner)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6628.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6628.jpeg 526w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6628-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6628-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Smoky Honey Garlic Beef Pasta is a rich and satisfying comfort meal that blends savory ground beef with a touch of sweetness from honey and deep smoky flavor from paprika.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creamy sauce coats the pasta perfectly, creating a balanced dish that is both comforting and full of flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perfect for easy dinner recipes, creamy pasta meals, family dinners, and quick weeknight comfort food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready in about 30 minutes, this simple recipe is ideal when you want a warm and filling meal with minimal effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>12 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or your favorite type)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 lb ground beef<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon smoked paprika<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons honey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup soy sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup beef broth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup heavy cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>salt to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Optional garnish:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>fresh parsley, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>grated parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Cook the beef<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drain excess fat if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Add garlic and spices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add minced garlic and smoked paprika to the skillet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cook for about 1\u20132 minutes until fragrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Build the sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stir in soy sauce and honey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mix well and allow the mixture to simmer for 3\u20134 minutes to develop flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add beef broth and stir gently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Cook the pasta<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add pasta to the skillet, ensuring it is mostly covered by the liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cover and cook for 10\u201312 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce begins to thicken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Make it creamy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add heavy cream and stir well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Season with salt and black pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simmer for another 2\u20133 minutes until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. Serve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serve warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tips for best flavor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>use smoked paprika for deep flavor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>adjust honey for sweeter or more savory taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stir occasionally while pasta cooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>great for family dinners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recipe details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prep time: 10 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cook time: 20 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Total time: 30 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Servings: 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comfort food recipe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creamy pasta dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Easy family meal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Smoky Honey Garlic Beef Pasta is a rich and satisfying comfort meal that blends savory ground beef with a touch of sweetness from honey and deep smoky flavor from paprika. The creamy sauce coats the pasta perfectly, creating a balanced dish that is both comforting and full of flavor. Perfect for easy dinner recipes, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-468","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-family-dinner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/468","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=468"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/468\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":470,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/468\/revisions\/470"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=468"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=468"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=468"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}