Description
A cozy and creamy ground beef Alfredo pasta recipe that’s perfect for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- 1 pound Pasta (Fettuccine, Penne, or Rotini recommended)
- 4 tablespoons Butter (Unsalted)
- 4 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (Freshly Grated)
- 1/2 cup Pasta Water (Reserved)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)
- Optional Garnishes: Fresh chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart, and sauté until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Sauté the Garlic: Lower the heat, add minced garlic to the beef, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Spice It Up: Stir in dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Create the Sauce: Reduce heat to low and pour in heavy cream. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Incorporate the Parmesan: Remove from heat and stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Drain pasta, reserving some water, and add to the skillet. Toss until well coated, adding reserved water if needed.
- Serve It Up: Transfer to serving plates and garnish with parsley, red pepper flakes, and more Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For variations, consider adding veggies or swapping proteins. Leftovers can be stored for up to three days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg