Description
Cheesy garlic butter linguine pasta with savory ground beef is a comforting and indulgent meal that brings warmth to your dinner table. This dish features perfectly cooked linguine enveloped in a creamy garlic butter sauce, complemented by richly browned ground beef. Ideal for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe guarantees delightful flavors and lasting memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop the garlic and measure the pasta and cheese.
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and brown the ground beef for about 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet when the meat is nearly cooked, allowing it to sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the butter until melted, creating a rich sauce.
- Combine the cooked linguine with the beef mixture, ensuring even coating with sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Top with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg