Juicy Beef with Creamy Alfredo Fusilli
Indulge in a mouthwatering blend of tender, savory beef and rich, velvety Alfredo sauce draped over perfectly twirled fusilli pasta! This dish elevates comfort food with its creamy goodness and a hint of garlic, making every bite a delightful experience. Get ready to savor a hearty meal that’s as easy to make as it is to devour!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- cumin, pepper, and salt to taste
- garlic, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- parsley
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 3 pounds of beef, cut into long pieces and seasoned to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, chellén, parsley, olive oil, and mustard (1.36 kg)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- butter
- mozzarella
- parmesan
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- fusilli pasta
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- soy sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
📦Other(1)
- 1 cup prepared Alfredo sauce (240 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
1228
Protein
80g
Carbs
74g
Fat
67g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, chellén, parsley, olive oil, and mustard, then cook in a hot skillet to brown and seal in the flavor.
- 2
Add butter, chopped garlic, more parsley, and sliced onion to the skillet.
- 3
Add Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce, cover, and reduce heat to low for about 6 minutes.
- 4
Cook the fusilli pasta in boiling water with a bay leaf and garlic for about 5 minutes.
- 5
Prepare the sauce with a bit of butter, garlic, and parsley, then add 1 cup of prepared Alfredo sauce and some pasta cooking water for creaminess.
- 6
Season the sauce with cumin, pepper, and salt, then mix in mozzarella and parmesan.
- 7
Combine the fusilli with the sauce and serve with the beef.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Brown beef over 400-450°F heat for 2-3 minutes per side without moving it, as the Maillard reaction requires sustained high temperature and contact; moving prematurely disrupts the crust formation that seals in juices.technique400-450°F, 2-3 minutes per side
- ✓After searing beef, reduce heat to 225-250°F for the 6-minute braise, not just 'low'—this prevents collagen from converting too quickly and ensures the sauce reduces to a glaze (1/3 original volume) rather than staying thin.timing225-250°F, reduce sauce to 33% original volume
- ✓Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining, then add it to Alfredo in 2-3 tablespoon increments; starch molecules bind fat and liquid, preventing the sauce from breaking while adding only 15-20% volume without diluting flavor.ingredient2-3 tablespoon increments, 15-20% volume increase
- ✓Add mozzarella and parmesan only after removing the pan from heat and when sauce is below 160°F, since these cheeses begin breaking (fat separating from protein) above 165°F, causing greasiness rather than creaminess.techniqueBelow 160°F, off heat
- ✓Cook fusilli to 1-2 minutes under al dente (approximately 4 minutes instead of 5-6 minutes for your brand), since it will continue cooking 2-3 minutes when tossed with the warm beef sauce and Alfredo mixture.timing4 minutes (1-2 minutes under package time)
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Juicy Beef with Creamy Alfredo Fusilli
Indulge in a mouthwatering blend of tender, savory beef and rich, velvety Alfredo sauce draped over perfectly twirled fusilli pasta! This dish elevates comfort food with its creamy goodness and a hint of garlic, making every bite a delightful experience. Get ready to savor a hearty meal that’s as easy to make as it is to devour!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- cumin, pepper, and salt to taste
- garlic, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- parsley
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 3 pounds of beef, cut into long pieces and seasoned to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, chellén, parsley, olive oil, and mustard (1.36 kg)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- butter
- mozzarella
- parmesan
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- fusilli pasta
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- soy sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
📦Other(1)
- 1 cup prepared Alfredo sauce (240 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
1228
Protein
80g
Carbs
74g
Fat
67g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, chellén, parsley, olive oil, and mustard, then cook in a hot skillet to brown and seal in the flavor.
- 2
Add butter, chopped garlic, more parsley, and sliced onion to the skillet.
- 3
Add Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce, cover, and reduce heat to low for about 6 minutes.
- 4
Cook the fusilli pasta in boiling water with a bay leaf and garlic for about 5 minutes.
- 5
Prepare the sauce with a bit of butter, garlic, and parsley, then add 1 cup of prepared Alfredo sauce and some pasta cooking water for creaminess.
- 6
Season the sauce with cumin, pepper, and salt, then mix in mozzarella and parmesan.
- 7
Combine the fusilli with the sauce and serve with the beef.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Brown beef over 400-450°F heat for 2-3 minutes per side without moving it, as the Maillard reaction requires sustained high temperature and contact; moving prematurely disrupts the crust formation that seals in juices.technique400-450°F, 2-3 minutes per side
- ✓After searing beef, reduce heat to 225-250°F for the 6-minute braise, not just 'low'—this prevents collagen from converting too quickly and ensures the sauce reduces to a glaze (1/3 original volume) rather than staying thin.timing225-250°F, reduce sauce to 33% original volume
- ✓Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining, then add it to Alfredo in 2-3 tablespoon increments; starch molecules bind fat and liquid, preventing the sauce from breaking while adding only 15-20% volume without diluting flavor.ingredient2-3 tablespoon increments, 15-20% volume increase
- ✓Add mozzarella and parmesan only after removing the pan from heat and when sauce is below 160°F, since these cheeses begin breaking (fat separating from protein) above 165°F, causing greasiness rather than creaminess.techniqueBelow 160°F, off heat
- ✓Cook fusilli to 1-2 minutes under al dente (approximately 4 minutes instead of 5-6 minutes for your brand), since it will continue cooking 2-3 minutes when tossed with the warm beef sauce and Alfredo mixture.timing4 minutes (1-2 minutes under package time)