Description
Indulge in our Decadent Beef and Pasta in Creamy Garlic Alfredo, a sumptuous dish that perfectly marries tender ground beef with al dente pasta enveloped in a rich, garlicky cream sauce. Ideal for both elegant dinner parties and cozy weeknight meals, this recipe is packed with flavor and sure to impress your guests or satisfy your family. The creamy texture, combined with the savory notes of garlic and beef, creates a comforting bowl of goodness that’s as delightful to eat as it is to prepare.
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 pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks until browned and no longer pink.
- Stir in paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour in beef broth followed by heavy cream; bring mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat; let simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add cooked pasta shells to the skillet and stir until well coated with the creamy sauce.
- Remove from heat; stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg