Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguini With Ground Beef Recipe
This Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguini With Ground Beef recipe features garlic, butter, Parmesan, mozzarella, and ground beef in a creamy pasta sauce.
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Colander for draining pasta
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Cheese grater (if using block cheese)
- Mixing bowl (optional for prepping ingredients)
Ingredients
- 12 ounces linguini pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs oregano, basil, thyme mix
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley optional for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to loosen sauce
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguini and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Ground Beef
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
Step 3: Make Garlic Butter Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1–2 minutes). Be careful not to burn it!
Step 4: Combine Pasta and Beef
- Add the drained linguini and cooked ground beef back into the skillet. Toss to coat everything with the garlic butter.
Step 5: Add Cheese
- Sprinkle in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Toss until the cheese melts and coats the pasta. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle chopped parsley and red pepper flakes (if using) on top. Serve immediately while warm and cheesy.