Description
Creamy Parmesan Beef Fettuccine with Garlic Butter Sauce is your go-to comfort food made elegant. This pasta dish is rich, savory, and layered with garlic, Parmesan, and perfectly seasoned ground beef—all swirled together in a velvety cream sauce. Ideal for both weeknights and dinner guests.
Ingredients
12 oz fettuccine pasta
1 lb ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer beef to a plate.
3. In the same skillet, melt the butter and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until smooth and melted. Add red pepper flakes if using.
5. Return the cooked beef to the skillet and stir to combine.
6. Add the drained pasta and toss with the sauce. Use reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan before serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan to ensure smooth melting—pre-grated versions may clump.
For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of cream cheese at the end.
Reserve pasta water is essential—add it slowly to get the perfect sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Creamy Parmesan pasta, beef fettuccine, garlic butter pasta