Description
A comforting creamy beef pasta dish that’s perfect for family dinners, combining rich flavors with fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Push the beef to the side, sauté the garlic for about a minute, then add heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Add Parmesan cheese and mix until smooth, then stir in spinach until wilted.
- Combine the fettuccine with the sauce, using reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize your pasta type and add herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: beef pasta, creamy pasta, family dinner, high protein