Description

Ground Beef Alfredo elevates the classic pasta dish with savory flavors from tender ground beef and a creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this comforting meal packs an irresistible flavor punch and uses simple ingredients like garlic, Parmesan, and spices, making it ideal for homemade cooking enthusiasts.

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, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up well. Add garlic and spices, stirring for one minute. Drain excess fat if necessary, leaving a little for flavor. Remove beef from the pan.
Melt butter in the same pan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes without browning. Gradually whisk in milk and stir until it thickens. Add cream and stir to combine. 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 beef to the pan, add drained pasta, and toss until well coated and glossy.
Adjust the sauce consistency with reserved pasta water for a clingy texture.

Notes

Ensure to reserve some pasta water as it helps adjust the sauce consistency later.
For extra flavor, consider using freshly grated Parmesan instead of pre-shredded varieties.
Feel free to adjust the spices according to your preference.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 850
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 48g
Saturated Fat: 24g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 65g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 140mg