Description

Ground Beef Alfredo is a delightful blend of flavors, featuring lean ground beef, creamy sauce, and fettuccine pasta. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish combines the richness of heavy cream and Parmesan, making it irresistible for anyone who loves comforting meals. Simple to prepare yet packed with flavor, it’s a go-to recipe for homemade satisfaction.

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef 85–90% lean
1 Tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Pinch red pepper flakes
3 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk room temp
1 cup heavy cream
1 ¼ cups freshly grated Parmesan NOT pre-shredded
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper or white pepper
Pinch nutmeg
12 ounces fettuccine or any long pasta form
Reserved pasta water

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Instructions

Boil fettuccine in well-salted water. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Add minced garlic and spices, stirring for one minute. Drain excess fat if necessary, leaving a bit for flavor, then remove the beef from the pan.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes without browning. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until it starts to thicken. Next, add the heavy cream and simmer gently for 3 minutes until thickened.
Lower the heat and stir in grated Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until smooth and silky. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
Return the cooked beef to the skillet and add the drained fettuccine. Toss everything until the pasta is well coated and glossy.
Adjust the sauce's consistency with the reserved pasta water as needed, ensuring it clings beautifully to the pasta.

Notes

For added flavor, consider sprinkling extra Parmesan on top before serving.
You can substitute fettuccine with any long pasta like spaghetti or linguine.
Customize the spices according to your taste if you prefer more heat.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 650
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 870mg
Fat: 45g
Saturated Fat: 24g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 41g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 120mg