Description
A comforting dish of ground beef and creamy Alfredo sauce mixed with elbow macaroni.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces large elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot half full with water (at least 4 cups): Fill a large pot half full with water (at least 4 cups). Bring the water to a boil, and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the pasta and boil according to package directions. Once the pasta has finished cooking, drain off the water.
- While the pasta is boiling, cook the ground…: While the pasta is boiling, cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Use a spatula to break up the beef while cooking, and cook until it's browned.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of…: Stir in the Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, ground black pepper, and diced onion. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Then, stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Next, stir in the creamy Alfredo sauce and…: Next, stir in the creamy Alfredo sauce and allow it to heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the drained, cooked pasta with the sauce…: Combine the drained, cooked pasta with the sauce mixture, stirring gently to coat the pasta evenly. If desired, top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
If you want to elevate the dish, consider adding some sautéed vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner Ideas
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570 calories
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg