Description
Cheesy Beef Spaghetti with Garlic Cheddar Cream is a delightful comfort food featuring lean ground beef enveloped in a rich garlic cheddar sauce, perfect for quick family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Step 3: Add diced onions to the skillet and sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Step 4: Sprinkle flour over the meat mixture and stir well. Gradually whisk in broth, then slowly add heavy cream while whisking until smooth.
- Step 5: Reduce heat to low and mix in Cheddar, Parmesan, and Mozzarella cheeses until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Step 6: Toss cooked spaghetti into the sauce until evenly coated and serve hot.
Notes
For a healthier twist, you can add spinach or mushrooms to the meat mixture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: cheesy beef spaghetti, garlic cheddar cream, comfort food, family meal, creamy pasta