Description
This Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine with Savory Ground Beef is a hearty and comforting pasta dish combining tender linguine, rich ground beef, and a creamy garlic butter sauce loaded with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner, it’s easy to prepare and packed with bold flavors that both adults and kids will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz linguine
Meat
- 1 pound ground beef
Dairy & Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Seasonings & Garnishes
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining, then set the pasta aside.
- Brown Ground Beef: While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Once cooked, remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic in Butter: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir the cooked beef back into the skillet with the garlic butter. Add the drained linguine to the skillet, then pour in the Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and heavy cream. Stir everything together until the cheese melts and evenly coats the pasta.
- Adjust Sauce Consistency: Add a splash of the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce to your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the cheesy garlic butter linguine with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, mix ground beef with Italian sausage.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Leftovers reheat well with a splash of milk or cream to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
