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Andrew Fowler

Creamy Ground Beef Alfredo Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 8 oz dry orecchiette
  • 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup water reserved as needed
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 oz Parmesan very finely grated

Method
 

  1. Brown beef in a deep 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat for 7 to 8 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles and cooking to 160°F. Spoon off excess fat and stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
  2. Add orecchiette, broth, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered over medium-low heat for 13 to 16 minutes, stirring often to separate nested pieces, until tender; add reserved water if needed.
  3. Simmer briefly if more than a shallow coating of broth remains. Stir in butter and cream and heat gently for 1 minute without a hard boil.
  4. Remove the pan from the burner and wait 1 minute. Fold in Parmesan a small handful at a time until smooth, adding a little remaining reserve water if the coating becomes too tight.
  5. Serve immediately in warm bowls while the cream sauce remains fluid.