Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta
Creamy Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta combines ground beef with rich Alfredo sauce in a comforting 35-minute dinner that tastes like your favorite burger.
Equipment
- large pot
- skillet
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- knife
- cutting board
- strainer
Ingredients
Pasta & Beef
- 8 ounces dried fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend recommended
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Aromatics & Sauce
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Finishing & Garnish
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- sliced dill pickles for serving (optional)
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, brown 1 pound of ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until no pink remains, which should take about 8-10 minutes. Season the beef with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet with the beef and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant. Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of flour over the meat mixture and stir to coat, cooking for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour in the 1 1/2 cups of whole milk, 1 cup of beef broth, and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, stirring constantly to create a smooth sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it thicken slightly for 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons of butter until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time until it reaches your desired consistency. Fold in the 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until just melted.
- Serve immediately, garnished with optional sesame seeds and with sliced dill pickles on the side.
Notes
Garnish with optional sesame seeds and serve with sliced dill pickles on the side.