Description

This Ground Beef Alfredo combines tender fettuccine pasta with a creamy sauce, savory ground beef, and garlic for a quick yet satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy nights.

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

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it into smaller pieces. Once browned, add minced garlic and spices, stirring for one minute. If excess fat accumulates, drain it, leaving a little for flavor, and remove the beef from the pan.
In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes (do not let it brown). Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring until it begins to thicken. Incorporate the cream and let simmer gently for about 3 minutes until thickened.
Reduce the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan, salt, black or white pepper, and nutmeg, stirring until the sauce is smooth and silky. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
Return the cooked ground beef to the pan along with the drained pasta. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in the sauce and looks glossy.
Adjust the sauce's consistency with additional reserved pasta water until it clings perfectly to the pasta.

Notes

Feel free to substitute the fettuccine with your favorite pasta type.
For added flavor, consider sautéing vegetables such as spinach or mushrooms with the beef.
Leftover Alfredo can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated gently.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 654
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 21g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 110mg