Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine Pasta with Savory Ground Beef, a dish that effortlessly combines creamy textures and mouthwatering aromas. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe transforms ordinary moments into Italian-inspired feasts. The savory ground beef melds beautifully with the garlic butter sauce, creating a comforting meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1. Boil linguine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente (8-10 minutes), reserving some pasta water before draining.
- 2. Sauté beef: In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
- 3. Add garlic and butter: Stir in minced garlic and butter; cook until fragrant.
- 4. Create sauce: Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously; let simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- 5. Toss together: Add cooked linguine to the skillet; toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- 6. Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy immediately!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg