Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this flavorful Creamy Ground Beef Alfredo Pasta. A satisfying meal that’s perfect for a cozy night in or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook Ground Beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet with olive oil, add garlic, then set aside.
- Prepare Alfredo Sauce: Make a roux with butter and flour, then add cream, milk, Parmesan, seasonings, and beef.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until fully coated.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra richness, use all heavy cream instead of milk.
- You can add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for more texture and flavor.
- This dish reheats well—add a splash of milk when warming to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
