Creamy Ground Beef Alfredo Pasta
A hearty and comforting creamy pasta dish featuring fettuccine, ground beef, and a luscious Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the fettuccine by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the skillet with the beef for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted. Use reserved pasta water to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Combine the cooked fettuccine with the sauce in the skillet, mixing thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or fresh herbs. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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