Description
This creamy ground beef Alfredo pasta is a cozy, satisfying dish made with tender pasta, rich Alfredo sauce, and savory ground beef. It’s a simple, family-friendly recipe that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or bowtie)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Italian seasoning, to taste
- Fresh parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add butter and garlic to the skillet with beef. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and milk, and stir. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and mix until fully coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and texture.
- Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce thickens too much while standing.
- For a spicy version, add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
