Description
A creamy and comforting Cheesy Beef Alfredo with linguine pasta, combining savory ground beef, rich Parmesan cheese, and a luscious garlic-infused Alfredo sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz linguine pasta
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the linguine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Drain the excess fat from the skillet.
- Add garlic: Lower the heat to medium, then add the minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Prepare the Alfredo sauce: Reduce the heat to low. Pour in the heavy cream and add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked linguine to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce and ground beef. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.
- Finish with butter: Stir in the butter until it melts completely, creating a silky finish to the sauce.
- Serve warm: Dish the Cheesy Beef Alfredo onto plates and garnish with extra grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, but note the sauce will be less rich.
- Freshly grated Parmesan gives the best flavor and melts more smoothly than pre-grated cheese.
- Ensure to drain the excess fat after browning beef to keep the sauce from becoming greasy.
- Add chopped parsley or basil for a fresh herb garnish.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
