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Ground Beef Alfredo Recipe

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Ground Beef Alfredo combines creamy pasta with hearty beef for the ultimate comfort food! Easy and perfect for weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 oz small pasta shells
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons garlic puree
  • 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta shells: Start by boiling the pasta according to the package instructions. You want them al dente, as they’ll continue to cook a bit once they’re in the sauce. Once done, drain and set aside. (Pro tip: Save a cup of pasta water before draining in case you need to thin out the sauce later!)
  • Brown the ground beef: While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add your ground beef. Use a spatula to break it up into small pieces as it browns. This should take about 5-6 minutes. Make sure it’s fully cooked before moving to the next step.
  • Add butter and garlic: Once the beef is cooked, add in the butter and garlic puree. Stir until the butter melts completely, and the garlic is fragrant. Trust me, this garlic-butter combo smells amazing—it’s the base of the sauce’s flavor!
  • Pour in the cream and seasonings: Slowly pour in the heavy cream and add the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir well, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil. Let it bubble away for about 4 minutes, stirring frequently. This thickens the sauce slightly and infuses it with the seasonings.
  • Add the pasta: Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the cooked pasta shells to the skillet. Stir until all the pasta is coated in that luxurious sauce. Take a moment to admire that creamy goodness—it’s hard not to dig in right away!
  • Finish with Parmesan: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese. Stir until it’s fully melted and the sauce is silky. If the sauce feels too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to thin it out to your liking.
  • Serve and enjoy: Time to dig in! Spoon the pasta into bowls, garnish with a bit more Parmesan or even some chopped parsley for color, and enjoy the comfort of this creamy, hearty dish.

Notes

Serving Suggestions and Presentation Tips

To really make this dish feel like a special meal, serve it in shallow bowls with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan and a few cracks of black pepper on top. Fresh parsley or basil leaves add a lovely pop of color. If you’re serving this for a group, place the skillet right on the table (on a trivet!) and let everyone serve themselves. Add a side salad with a light vinaigrette to balance the creaminess of the pasta, and some garlic bread for that ultimate comfort food experience.

  • Author: Soraya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner

Find it online: https://savorykitchenstories.com/ground-beef-alfredo-recipe/