Description
Homemade cheesy garlic butter linguine beef promises rich Italian-inspired comfort with creamy pasta and savory meat. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, delivering satisfying flavors you will crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 340g (12 ounces) linguine pasta
Meat:
- 450g (1 pound) ground beef
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 240ml (1 cup) heavy cream
- 120ml (1/2 cup) beef broth
- 240g (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 50g (1/2 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil at high heat. Submerge linguine and cook until perfectly tender, approximately 8-10 minutes. Carefully drain pasta and reserve.
- Heat butter in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature. Introduce ground beef and sauté, systematically crumbling meat with a wooden utensil. Season generously with salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and optional red pepper flakes until meat browns completely.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic into the beef mixture. Sauté these aromatics until they become translucent and release their fragrant essence, roughly 2-3 minutes.
- Stream heavy cream and beef broth into the skillet, gently stirring to integrate ingredients. Allow mixture to simmer softly. Gradually fold in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, whisking until sauce transforms into a luxuriously smooth and creamy consistency.
- Transfer cooked linguine directly into the skillet, thoroughly coating each strand with the decadent cheese sauce. Gently toss pasta to ensure even distribution, warming through for an additional 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Elegantly plate the pasta, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately while piping hot, ensuring maximum flavor and textural enjoyment.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection Choose high-quality linguine for the best texture and ensure it’s cooked al dente to prevent mushiness and maintain a pleasant bite.
- Beef Browning Technique Use a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan to achieve deeper caramelization and richer flavor when browning ground beef.
- Cheese Melting Hack Grate cheeses fresh and add gradually to prevent clumping and ensure a silky, smooth sauce consistency.
- Dietary Adaptations Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version or use gluten-free pasta for a celiac-friendly alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 686
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg