Savory Beef Linguine with Velvety Garlic Butter Sauce
Savory Beef Linguine with Velvety Garlic Butter Sauce is a delectable pasta dish that combines tender ground beef with al dente linguine, all enveloped in a rich and creamy garlic butter sauce. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this dish promises to satisfy your cravings while being quick and easy to prepare. With vibrant flavors and a comforting texture, it’s sure to become a household favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the linguine: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the linguine until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Make the garlic butter sauce: Lower the heat and add butter to the skillet with beef. When melted, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add cream and cheese: Gradually pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Let simmer for 2 minutes before mixing in grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine: Toss the cooked linguine into the sauce and beef mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Garnish: Top with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg