Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine with Savory Ground Beef Recipe
Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of this Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine with Savory Ground Beef. This creamy and comforting pasta dish is a perfect weeknight dinner option that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Linguine Pasta:
- 12 oz linguine pasta
Ground Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Linguine: Boil linguine in salted water, reserve pasta water, drain.
- Cook Ground Beef: Brown ground beef, season, add butter and garlic.
- Prepare Sauce: Add broth, cream, cheeses, and linguine; toss to combine.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning, serve warm with parsley garnish.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a blend of cheddar and mozzarella.
- Swap linguine for fettuccine or spaghetti if preferred.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
