Description
Irresistible creamy ground beef alfredo pasta delivers rich, comforting flavors in one skillet. Hearty protein and silky sauce combine for a quick, satisfying meal perfect for hungry families seeking delicious dinner solutions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Pasta:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fettuccine pasta
Flavor Enhancers and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a generously salted water bath in a large pot, allowing fettuccine to dance and soften into tender al dente strands within 8-10 minutes. Carefully drain and reserve the pasta.
- Ignite a large skillet with olive oil’s warmth, introducing ground beef to sizzle and transform. Methodically fragment the meat while it browns, ensuring a rich caramelized texture across 5-7 minutes.
- Expel any lingering fatty residue from the skillet, then welcome minced garlic to release its aromatic essence for a brief 1-2 minute interlude.
- Gently reduce the skillet’s temperature, cascading heavy cream into the meaty landscape. Whisk grated Parmesan and Italian seasoning until a velvety sauce emerges, seasoning with salt and pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
- Tenderly unite the reserved fettuccine with the creamy sauce, gently rotating the pasta to ensure each strand becomes luxuriously coated.
- Transfer the sumptuous creation onto waiting plates, crowning the dish with a delicate sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley as a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose thick fettuccine or linguine for better sauce absorption and authentic Italian texture.
- Use lean ground beef (90/10) to reduce excess grease and create a lighter dish.
- Freshly grated Parmesan delivers richer flavor compared to pre-packaged alternatives.
- Swap regular pasta with gluten-free or whole wheat options for varied nutritional profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg