Description
Creamy Parmesan Beef Linguine with Garlic Butter Sauce is a rich and savory pasta dish perfect for cozy dinners. This easy skillet meal combines linguine, ground beef, garlic butter, and a creamy Parmesan sauce, delivering restaurant-worthy flavor at home.
Ingredients
8 oz linguine
1 lb ground beef
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the linguine until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks, then remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and add the Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and slightly thickened.
5. Return the beef to the skillet and stir into the sauce. Add the linguine and toss to coat. Add pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
6. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melt and flavor.
Reserve pasta water before draining—it helps create a smoother sauce.
Taste the sauce before adding salt; Parmesan and beef already bring saltiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg