Description
A rich and comforting pasta dish made with ground beef, a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. This easy one-pan meal is perfect for weeknights and guaranteed to satisfy your cravings for a hearty and cheesy dinner.
Ingredients
12 oz penne pasta
1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chicken or beef broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: Melt butter in the same skillet, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add Cheese and Seasonings: Lower the heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth.
- Combine Everything: Return the cooked beef to the skillet, add the drained pasta, and toss everything together. Adjust the sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot with extra Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course