Garlic Butter Parmesan Beef Linguine in Rich Cream Sauce

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings 4 servings

Calories 850

A decadent pasta dish featuring tender ground beef, creamy Parmesan sauce, and perfectly cooked linguine, topped with fresh herbs for a flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Meat

1 lb ground beef (for that hearty, savory base)
12 oz linguine (perfect pasta to soak up the sauce)
4 tbsp butter (adds richness and helps build garlic butter flavor)
1 tbsp olive oil (to brown the beef beautifully)
4 cloves garlic (minced, star of the sauce)
1 tsp Italian seasoning (blend of herbs that bring warmth)
0.5 tsp garlic powder (to boost the garlic flavor)
0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (just a touch of heat)
1.25 cups heavy cream (makes the sauce rich and velvety)
2 tbsp beef broth (adds depth and balances creaminess)
1.5 cups Parmesan cheese (freshly grated, sharp and nutty)
0.25 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded, for extra gooey texture)
to taste salt and black pepper
0.25 cup reserved pasta water (magic ingredient to help sauce cling to pasta)
for garnish fresh parsley, chopped (for a fresh pop of color and flavor)
extra grated Parmesan (to sprinkle on top)
few sprigs fresh thyme (for aromatic garnish)

Instructions

Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain.
Brown ground beef in olive oil with seasonings; transfer to a plate and set aside.
Melt butter in the same skillet, cook garlic briefly, then add heavy cream and beef broth; simmer until thickened.
Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses until smooth; loosen sauce with reserved pasta water if needed.
Add cooked linguine to the sauce, toss to coat, then serve topped with beef, Parmesan, parsley, and thyme.

Notes

For best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan and high-quality beef.

Calories: 850kcal

Cost: $15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: beef, cream sauce, Pasta