Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of this decadent Cheesy Beef Alfredo with Linguine. A comforting pasta dish that combines savory ground beef, rich Alfredo sauce, and a blend of Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, all tossed with perfectly cooked linguine.
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine:
- 12 oz linguine pasta
Cheesy Beef Alfredo:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Linguine: Cook linguine until al dente, drain, and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Sear the Beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef in olive oil. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Prepare the Sauce: Add beef broth, heavy cream, cheeses, seasonings. Stir until smooth.
- Combine: Toss cooked linguine in the sauce, adding pasta water if needed. Stir in butter.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, top with additional mozzarella and broil until golden.
- Substitute ground sausage or turkey for the beef for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
