Description
Experience pure comfort food with this Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine Pasta featuring rich, creamy cheeses, savory ground beef, and a buttery garlic sauce—all tossed with tender linguine. It’s a quick, satisfying dinner perfect for busy weeknights and will be loved by the whole family.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz (340 g) linguine pasta
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound (450 g) ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cheesy Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1⁄2 cup (120 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (90 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (120 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1⁄4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook following the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water. Set both aside.
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned—about 5-7 minutes. If there is excess fat, drain it off.
- Add Garlic and Seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Season the beef with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix well to combine.
- Make the Cheesy Garlic Butter Sauce: Lower the heat to low and add the butter to the beef mixture. Once the butter has melted, stir in the heavy cream. Gradually sprinkle in the Parmesan and mozzarella, stirring continuously, until the cheeses melt and you have a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Toss Pasta and Finish: Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss thoroughly so the pasta is coated in the cheesy garlic butter sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add some reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: For extra flavor and color, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and red pepper flakes over the pasta. Serve immediately while hot, and enjoy your creamy, cheesy garlic butter linguine with savory beef.
Notes
- You can swap ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, or a plant-based alternative.
- For a vegetarian version, omit beef entirely and use mushrooms or your favorite vegetables as a protein-rich substitute.
- Add a splash of white wine or a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the sauce.
- This dish pairs especially well with a crisp side salad or homemade garlic bread.
- Leftovers reheat well; add a splash of milk or pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
