Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful meal with this Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine Pasta with Savory Ground Beef. This dish combines tender linguine with savory ground beef, creamy cheeses, and a garlic butter sauce that is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Linguine Pasta:
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup beef broth or reserved pasta water
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Linguine: Boil linguine until al dente. Reserve pasta water or use beef broth. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Ground Beef: Brown ground beef in olive oil. Add garlic, butter, seasonings. Sauté until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Add broth or pasta water. Simmer, then add linguine. Stir in cheeses until creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Swap mozzarella for provolone or fontina for a different cheese twist.
- 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: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
