Description
This Cheesy Beef Alfredo with Linguine is a quick and comforting meal featuring tender ground beef simmered in a creamy parmesan sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked linguine. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a satisfying dish combining rich flavors and easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- 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
Pasta
- 12 oz linguine pasta
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook linguine until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Prepare Alfredo Sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and garlic powder to the skillet. Stir continuously until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained linguine to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Finish with Butter: Stir in butter until melted and the sauce becomes glossy and smooth.
- Serve: Plate the cheesy beef Alfredo linguine warm, optionally garnishing with extra Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and melting quality.
- Drain the ground beef fat well to avoid greasy sauce.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option but sauce will be less rich.
- Add chopped parsley or basil as garnish for a fresh touch.
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
