Description
Creamy Ground Beef Alfredo Pasta is a rich and indulgent dish featuring tender ground beef combined with a luscious homemade Alfredo sauce, served over perfectly cooked fettuccine or your favorite pasta. This easy recipe delivers a comforting meal in just 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb ground beef
Pasta
- 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of your choice
Sauce
- 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)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until fully browned. Season with salt and pepper, then remove the beef from the skillet and set it 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 it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and ground nutmeg, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes or until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Combine Beef and Pasta: Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Add the cooked pasta and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly in the creamy sauce. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Garnish the pasta with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot and enjoy this creamy, indulgent pasta dish.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and smooth texture in the sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, though the sauce will be less rich.
- Feel free to add steamed vegetables like broccoli or peas to incorporate some greens.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- To avoid the sauce breaking, simmer the cream gently and avoid boiling vigorously once cheese is added.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
