Description
A creamy and protein-packed pasta dish that’s simple to make and delicious.
Ingredients
- 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
- Boil a big pot of salted water and cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef while breaking it into small pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- Push the cooked beef to one side of the skillet and sauté garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and gradually add the Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Add the fresh spinach and let it wilt into the sauce.
- Combine the cooked fettuccine with the creamy beef mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Be sure to salt the pasta water well and avoid overcooking the pasta for best results.