Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine Pasta with Savory Ground Beef
This Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine Pasta with Savory Ground Beef is the ultimate comfort food! Creamy, cheesy, and full of savory flavors, it’s the perfect meal for busy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Add Garlic & Onion: Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet; sauté until softened.
- Add Cream & Broth: Pour in heavy cream and beef broth; bring to a simmer. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Combine Pasta & Sauce: Return cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute penne with any pasta of your choice like linguine or spaghetti.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of garlic powder or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg