Description
Creamy cheesy garlic butter linguine pasta with ground beef combines rich Italian flavors in one comforting dish. Hearty beef and silky linguine blend perfectly, promising a satisfying meal that invites you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (453.6 grams) ground beef
- 12 ounces (340 grams) penne pasta
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the linguine in generously salted water at rolling boil for 8-9 minutes until perfectly tender, then carefully drain and reserve.
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, allowing butter to melt and shimmer before introducing ground beef.
- Sear the beef thoroughly, breaking into crumbled pieces while cooking until rich golden-brown and no pink remains visible.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper across the meat, stirring to distribute flavors evenly throughout.
- Introduce finely minced garlic and diced onions, sautéing until aromatics become translucent and fragrant, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually pour heavy cream and beef broth into the skillet, creating a luxurious base that will simmer gently for 4-5 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, whisking continuously until the sauce transforms into a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Fold linguine into the creamy beef mixture, ensuring each strand becomes thoroughly coated with the rich, cheesy sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding additional salt or pepper if needed for balanced flavor profile.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while piping hot, allowing diners to enjoy the dish’s maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Master your pasta cooking by ensuring water is generously salted to enhance flavor from the first step.
- Choose high-quality ground beef with slightly higher fat content for richer, more succulent results.
- Keep your cream sauce silky by stirring continuously and maintaining gentle heat to prevent separation.
- Customize this dish effortlessly by substituting ground beef with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 675 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg