Description
Ready to wow your taste buds with a rich, savory twist on classic pasta? This **Creamy Parmesan Beef Fettuccine with Garlic Butter Sauce** is the ultimate comfort meal. With buttery garlic, hearty beef, and ribbons of pasta coated in a velvety Parmesan cream, this dish brings restaurant-style flavor straight to your kitchen. Whether you’re hunting for **quick dinner ideas**, **easy recipes**, or just craving a **creamy pasta dinner**, this recipe checks every box. It’s easy enough for a weeknight and luxurious enough for guests. Get ready to add this to your **go-to dinner ideas** list.
Ingredients
450g fettuccine pasta
500g ground beef
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup reserved pasta water (optional, as needed)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese gradually until fully melted and smooth.
5. Add the cooked ground beef back into the skillet. Stir to combine.
6. Toss in the cooked fettuccine and coat evenly with the sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen.
7. Adjust seasoning to taste.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting and flavor.
Don’t skip saving pasta water—it helps adjust sauce consistency perfectly.
Let the beef rest after browning before mixing it back into the sauce for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, garlic butter pasta, beef fettuccine, dinner ideas, quick pasta recipe