Creamy Parmesan Beef Linguine with Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe
This Creamy Parmesan Beef Linguine with Garlic Butter Sauce is a comforting and indulgent pasta dish featuring tender ground beef cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, combined with al dente linguine, and finished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs. Perfect for a cozy dinner that comes together quickly on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
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)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
Instructions
- Cook 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 pasta water, and set linguine aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and finely diced onion, sautéing until fragrant and the onions become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, stirring and breaking apart the meat until browned and no longer pink. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Create the Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream into the beef mixture and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if using. Continue simmering for 4 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the cooked linguine directly into the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently 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: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley or thyme. Serve immediately, optionally topping with additional Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.
Notes
- Be sure to reserve some pasta water before draining. It helps loosen the sauce and allows it to cling beautifully to the pasta.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preference, especially since Parmesan adds some saltiness.
- Red pepper flakes are optional but add a nice subtle heat to the dish.
- Use fresh grated Parmesan for the best flavor and melting consistency.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh and does not reheat very well due to the cream sauce.
Keywords: creamy beef linguine, parmesan pasta, garlic butter sauce, ground beef pasta, quick stovetop dinner, Italian pasta dish
