Creamy Parmesan Beef Linguine with Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe
This Creamy Parmesan Beef Linguine with Garlic Butter Sauce is a rich and comforting pasta dish featuring savory ground beef, a luscious parmesan-infused cream sauce, and aromatic garlic butter. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner, this recipe combines tender linguine with bold Italian flavors, enhanced by fresh herbs and a subtle kick of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz linguine pasta
Beef and Aromatics
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 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 linguine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine pasta 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 unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and finely diced onion, cooking until they become fragrant and the onion turns translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Drain any excess fat from the skillet to keep the sauce rich but not greasy.
- Prepare the cream 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 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
- Toss pasta with sauce: Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, gently tossing to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water a little at a time to achieve the desired consistency.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or thyme over the pasta. Serve immediately, optionally topping with extra parmesan cheese and a pinch of black pepper for added flavor.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency; it helps the sauce adhere better to the noodles.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and smoothest sauce.
- Red pepper flakes are optional but add a nice subtle heat.
- Drain excess fat after browning ground beef to avoid a greasy sauce.
- Adjust salt to taste as parmesan cheese adds saltiness to the dish.
Keywords: parmesan beef linguine, creamy pasta, garlic butter sauce, ground beef pasta, italian seasoning pasta, easy weeknight dinner
