Loaded Beef Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta Recipe
This Loaded Beef Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta Recipe combines two comfort food favorites into one amazing dish.
Equipment
- Large skillet or pan
- Medium saucepan
- Large pot for pasta
- Wooden spoon
- Colander
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Cheese grater
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef to hot skillet. Season well.
- Cook beef until browned completely, about 8 minutes.
- Remove beef from pan. Set aside temporarily.
- Add butter to same skillet. Melt completely.
- Add minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds only.
- Pour heavy cream into skillet. Stir gently.
- Add onion powder and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Simmer cream sauce for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Add cheddar cheese gradually. Stir until melted.
- Add parmesan cheese next. Stir until smooth.
- Return cooked beef to alfredo sauce. Mix.
- Add cooked pasta to beef mixture. Toss.
- Season with salt and pepper. Taste first.
- Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting and flavor
- Don't overcook the garlic to avoid bitter taste
- Reserve pasta water to thin sauce if needed
- Let cream sauce simmer gently to prevent curdling
- Season the beef well while browning for maximum flavor