Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this savory Ground Beef Alfredo Pasta. With tender pasta coated in a rich, cheesy sauce and seasoned ground beef, this dish is a comforting and satisfying meal that comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
Ground Beef:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet, brown the ground beef with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce heat, add butter, heavy cream, milk, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Stir until thickened.
- Combine: Add pasta to the sauce, cook briefly until heated through. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra richness, use half-and-half instead of milk.
- Enhance with spinach or mushrooms for added veggies.
- Opt for freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
