Description
Cheesy garlic butter linguine pasta with savory ground beef is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy, garlicky goodness with hearty ground beef. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, and can be ready in under 30 minutes. With a rich aroma that fills your kitchen, it promises to delight everyone at the table and create lasting memories.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook linguine until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat, add butter until melted, then stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine cooked linguine with the sauce and parsley, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg