Description
A comforting and indulgent dish that combines the rich flavors of cheeseburgers with creamy Alfredo sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/plant-based meat)
- 2 cups sautéed button or cremini mushrooms
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese blend)
- Freshly chopped parsley or basil for garnish
- 2 cloves minced garlic
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve one cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and minced garlic, sautéing until the mushrooms are tender and the garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the Alfredo sauce, stirring to combine with the beef and mushrooms. Thin with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Add the drained pasta, tossing to coat in the sauce. Adjust the consistency with more pasta water if necessary.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and extra cheese if desired.
Notes
Add veggies like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition. Experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: easy pasta, comfort food, family dinner, loaded alfredo, cheeseburger pasta