Description
Savory Beef & Garlic Parmesan Fettuccine is a creamy, flavor-packed dish that transforms a simple dinner into a gourmet experience. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender ground beef with aromatic garlic and rich, melting cheeses, enveloping fettuccine pasta in a luscious sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish takes only 25 minutes from start to finish. Impress your family and guests with this comforting meal that balances rich flavors and delightful textures. Plus, it’s easily customizable to suit your tastes, whether you want to spice it up or add seasonal vegetables. Get ready to enjoy a deliciously satisfying dinner that will become a favorite in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika. Cook until browned (6-7 minutes) then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat; add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Add Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Return cooked beef to the skillet; mix well with the sauce.
- Toss cooked fettuccine in the creamy sauce until well coated and serve garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg