Description
A deliciously rich fettuccine pasta dish made with ground beef, heavy cream, and fresh spinach, topped with melted Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and let it heat up for a couple of minutes.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, roughly 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined, about another minute.
- Serve hot and enjoy your creamy beef pasta.
Notes
Best eaten fresh the same day, but reheats well in a skillet with a splash of broth if needed. Avoid overcooking garlic and spinach for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg