Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine Pasta with Ground Beef
A creamy and cheesy linguine pasta dish paired with robust ground beef and aromatic garlic, perfect for comforting weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- Linguine pasta
- Ground beef
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Garlic, minced
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in melted butter over medium heat until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Brown the ground beef in the skillet, breaking it apart, and season with salt and pepper until fully cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate the cream, stirring to combine, and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Combine the drained linguine with the garlic and beef mixture in the skillet, tossing to coat well in the sauce.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Serve the pasta hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
Customize with vegetables or substitute protein as desired. For an extra burst of flavor, roast the garlic beforehand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg