Description
This Creamy Ground Beef Alfredo Pasta combines tender fettuccine with savory browned ground beef in a rich and velvety Alfredo sauce made from heavy cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Infused with Italian seasoning and finished with a touch of fresh parsley, it’s a comforting and hearty meal perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
Meat and Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef (For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken.)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper (To taste)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley (For garnish, optional.)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Brown Ground Beef: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Break it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Prepare Alfredo Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Mix well until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Season and Combine: Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Adjust Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter alternative, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- If the sauce thickens too much, reserve some pasta water to loosen it.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice color contrast and fresh flavor, but is optional.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and melting quality.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Creamy Alfredo pasta, ground beef pasta, fettuccine Alfredo, Italian pasta recipe, creamy pasta sauce
