Description
A rich and comforting Creamy Parmesan Beef Linguine with Garlic Butter Sauce, featuring tender ground beef simmered in a luscious garlic and parmesan-infused cream sauce. This flavorful pasta dish combines savory seasonings and fresh herbs for a perfect weeknight dinner that’s easy to prepare and delicious to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz linguine pasta
Beef and Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
Garnish
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water, and set the pasta aside.
- Sauté garlic and onion: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Brown the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
- Make the creamy sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add the freshly grated parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if using. Let the sauce simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Toss linguine in sauce: Add the cooked linguine to the skillet with the sauce. Gently toss to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually to loosen it to desired consistency.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or thyme over the pasta. Serve immediately, optionally topped with extra parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase red pepper flakes to taste.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and smooth sauce texture.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add more reserved pasta water a little at a time to adjust consistency.
- Ground beef can be substituted with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- To save time, prepare the sauce while the pasta is cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Creamy Parmesan Beef Linguine, Garlic Butter Sauce, ground beef pasta, creamy pasta recipe, Italian dinner, easy weeknight dinner
