Description
Indulge in a comforting and satisfying dinner with this Creamy Ground Beef Alfredo Pasta recipe. Tender pasta coated in a rich and creamy sauce with savory ground beef, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of spice, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Ground Beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet with olive oil, garlic, and flour.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in cream, Parmesan, seasonings, and simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add pasta to the sauce, toss to coat, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- For added veggies, stir in spinach, mushrooms, or peas before simmering the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
