Description
Comfort meets indulgence in this ground beef alfredo pasta, where rich, velvety sauce embraces tender pasta and savory beef. Hearty flavors blend seamlessly, promising a delightful meal that satisfies deep hunger and warms souls with each delectable bite you savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Pasta:
- 12 ounces (12 oz) fettuccine
Dairy and Cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook pasta until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- In a spacious skillet, warm olive oil over medium-high heat. Introduce ground beef, crumbling and browning until no pink remains, roughly 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and sauté minced garlic for 30-45 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence without burning. Carefully pour heavy cream, allowing it to gently simmer.
- Whisk grated Parmesan into the cream, creating a smooth, velvety sauce. Sprinkle nutmeg and continue stirring for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Reintroduce browned beef into the creamy mixture, stirring to distribute evenly. Fold pasta into the sauce, ensuring each strand is luxuriously coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Transfer to serving plates, garnishing with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and silky.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, leaner protein option that reduces calories and saturated fat.
- Add frozen peas or spinach during the final mixing stage to boost nutritional value and introduce vibrant color to the dish.
- Choose whole wheat pasta to increase fiber content and create a more nutritionally balanced meal with added complex carbohydrates.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting cream and cheese quantities, ensuring a perfect consistency that clings beautifully to pasta without becoming too heavy or runny.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 788 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 54 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg