Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring ground beef and garlic, perfect for a delightful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add the Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef and use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers to the skillet for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg