Description
This Creamy Ground Beef Alfredo Pasta is a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender spaghetti noodles tossed in a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce made from ground beef, garlic, Italian seasoning, heavy cream, and a blend of Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes to serve a comforting and hearty dish for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
Beef and Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Italian cheese blend or mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown Ground Beef: While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, for about 4 to 5 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add Garlic and Seasoning: Reduce the heat to medium, then stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook while stirring for about 1 minute, allowing the garlic to become fragrant. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the heavy cream, butter, grated Parmesan cheese, and the Italian cheese blend or mozzarella to the skillet. Stir continuously and cook until the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained spaghetti noodles directly into the skillet with the creamy beef sauce. Toss everything together thoroughly, making sure the pasta is well-coated with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the creamy ground beef Alfredo pasta hot. Optionally, garnish with additional Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Notes
- For best results, cook pasta just until al dente to prevent it from becoming mushy when combined with the sauce.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with half-and-half for a lighter dish, but the sauce may be less rich.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan and mozzarella for optimal flavor and texture.
- This recipe can be doubled easily to feed a larger crowd.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently with a splash of milk or cream to restore creaminess.
