Description
Indulge in this Beef Alfredo Recipe, a classic Italian‑inspired pasta that blends silky heavy‑cream sauce, grated Parmesan, and perfectly seared smoked beef for a comforting dinner. Cook al dente fettuccine, toss with the rich sauce, and finish with fresh parsley for color. This easy, quick‑cook meal serves four, delivers about 600 calories per portion, and offers flexible variations like extra garlic, herbs, or alternative pasta shapes for a personalized touch. Enjoy with garlic bread. Serve up
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 1 lb smoked beef, sliced thin
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add sliced smoked beef to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low, then pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Gradually add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce until well coated. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version
- substitute half of the heavy cream with low‑fat milk. Add steamed broccoli or peas for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan‑fry
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
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