Ground Beef Fettuccine Spicy Cream (Printable Version)

Tender fettuccine coated in a rich, spicy garlic provolone cream with savory browned ground beef and fresh herbs.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz fettuccine

→ Protein

02 - 1 lb lean ground beef

→ Fats and Oils

03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Aromatics and Seasonings

05 - 1 small onion, finely diced
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
09 - 1 tsp garlic powder
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Thickening Agents

11 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

→ Liquids and Dairy

12 - 1 cup beef or chicken broth
13 - 2 cups heavy cream
14 - 1 cup grated Provolone cheese
15 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Garnish

16 - Chopped fresh parsley

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Boil the fettuccine in salted water until al dente; drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart; drain excess fat and remove from skillet.
03 - Add butter to the same skillet. Sauté diced onion until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Incorporate Cajun seasoning and garlic powder into the aromatics, stirring briefly to combine.
05 - Sprinkle flour over the vegetables; stir continuously to form a roux. Gradually whisk in broth and heavy cream until the sauce thickens.
06 - Reduce heat to low and stir in Provolone and Parmesan cheese until fully melted and sauce is creamy.
07 - Return browned ground beef to the skillet and simmer briefly to meld flavors.
08 - Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
09 - Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use freshly grated cheeses for optimal melting and flavor.