Description
Hearty cheesy beef alfredo with linguine combines Italian-American comfort flavors in one satisfying meal. Creamy parmesan sauce and seasoned ground beef create a rich, indulgent pasta experience you can savor at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz (340 g) linguine, cooked al dente
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil linguine in salted water at a rolling boil for 8-10 minutes until perfectly al dente. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high and brown ground beef, breaking into small crumbles. Drain excess grease completely to prevent sauce separation.
- Reduce skillet temperature to medium-low and melt butter, releasing aromatic garlic until golden and fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, whisking gently with Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Allow sauce to simmer and slightly thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring constantly until smooth and creamy. Fold in mozzarella until completely melted and integrated.
- Introduce cooked ground beef into the cheese sauce, mixing thoroughly to distribute meat evenly throughout the creamy base.
- Transfer linguine into the skillet, gently tossing to ensure each pasta strand is luxuriously coated with the beef and cheese mixture.
- Plate immediately, sprinkling freshly chopped parsley on top for a vibrant garnish. Serve piping hot for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Customize protein by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for lighter or vegetarian options.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting cream quantity; less cream creates a richer, more concentrated sauce while more cream makes it lighter and smoother.
- Toast garlic briefly to enhance its aromatic flavor without burning, releasing deeper nutty undertones into the Alfredo sauce.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like Romano, Pecorino, or aged cheddar to create unique flavor profiles and add complexity to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 834 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 574 mg
- Fat: 58 g
- Saturated Fat: 31 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 182 mg