Creamy Ground Beef Alfredo Pasta
This creamy ground beef Alfredo pasta is a comforting and delicious meal that's perfect for weeknight dinners. Rich and flavorful, it's quick to prepare and the whole family will love it.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 skillet
- 1 colander
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 grater optional for cheese
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Can substitute with other hard cheeses.
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- for garnish Chopped parsley Optional for garnish.
Instructions
- Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and beef broth, stirring well to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing well to coat the pasta with the creamy beef sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider including sautéed mushrooms or spinach in the beef mixture.
You can substitute the Parmesan cheese with other hard cheeses if preferred.
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated, though the pasta may absorb more sauce. You may need to add a splash of broth or cream when reheating.