One-Pan Ground Beef Alfredo Pasta

One-Pan Ground Beef Alfredo Pasta

from caroha.com
30 min
6 servings

This quick and easy ground beef Alfredo pasta is a cheesy, hearty, and all-in-one meal. Picky eater and busy cook approved!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 garlic clove (large)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 8 oz penne (dried)
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • 1/4 pinch salt (more if needed)
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion. Cook for 2 minutes until lightly softened.

  2. 2

    Cook ground beef and minced garlic clove for 5-7 minutes until browned.

  3. 3

    Add the beef broth, water, and pasta. Bring everything to a rolling boil and cook until the pasta according to package instructions, about 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    5 minutes into boiling the pasta, add the broccoli florets and frozen peas. Bring the sauce back up to a low simmer and cook everything until the vegetables are tender and the pasta is al dente. Add more broth if needed (note 1 below). 

  5. 5

    On a low simmer, add the cream, followed by parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese has fully melted and the sauce is creamy. Season to taste (note 2 below).

  6. 6

    Serve immediately with chopped parsley.