Description
Ground Beef Alfredo is a creamy, savory pasta dish that blends seasoned ground beef with a rich homemade Alfredo sauce. This easy 30-minute meal is perfect for weeknights and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine (or preferred pasta)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and cook until softened (about 3 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the skillet and let it melt. Pour in heavy cream and milk, stirring continuously.
- Incorporate Cheese & Seasonings: Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Let it cook for an additional 2 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Serve & Garnish: Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Spicy Version: Add extra red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Mushroom Addition: Sauté mushrooms with the onions for extra umami.
- Cheese Blend: Mix in shredded mozzarella or Gouda for extra richness.
- Low-Carb Option: Serve over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.
- Chicken Alternative: Use shredded rotisserie chicken instead of beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: pasta , dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Ground Beef Alfredo Creamy Beef Pasta Homemade Alfredo Sauce Easy Alfredo Recipe Beef Pasta Dinner