Description
This creamy ground beef Alfredo pasta combines tender pasta with savory ground beef and a rich, cheesy Alfredo sauce. It’s the ultimate comfort food—perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of your choice
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Ground Beef: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and nutmeg, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Combine Beef and Pasta: Add the cooked ground beef back into the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss in the cooked pasta, making sure everything is well coated in the creamy sauce. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy this creamy, indulgent pasta dish!
Notes
- Make Ahead: The ground beef and Alfredo sauce can be cooked ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just reheat and toss with freshly cooked pasta when ready to serve.
- Richness: For an even creamier sauce, add an extra tablespoon of butter when preparing the Alfredo sauce.
- Spicy Kick: If you like a bit of spice, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the Alfredo sauce while it simmers.
- Nutritional Boost: Feel free to add spinach or mushrooms to the pasta for extra vegetables.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg