Creamy Ground Beef Alfredo Pasta Recipe
Indulge in a rich and satisfying Creamy Ground Beef Alfredo Pasta for a comforting meal. This dish combines tender pasta with seasoned ground beef in a velvety, cheesy sauce that is sure to please your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Creamy Sauce:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Cook Ground Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet, then set aside.
- Prepare Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add cream, cheese, and seasonings. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix in the cooked beef and pasta, toss to coat in the sauce. Heat through.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- Feel free to use your favorite pasta shape.
- Enhance the richness with a touch of butter if desired.
- Experiment with additions like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
