Description
Indulge in the luxurious taste of Decadent Beef and Pasta in Creamy Garlic Alfredo. This delightful dish features tender ground beef combined with perfectly cooked pasta, all enveloped in a rich and creamy garlic sauce that promises to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned.
- Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the cooked pasta until well coated with sauce.
- Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or plant-based milk and use dairy-free cheese. Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition.