Savory Beef and Garlic Butter Linguine in Parmesan Cream
A rich and comforting pasta dish made with savory ground beef, garlic butter, and silky Parmesan cream. Perfect for busy nights or special dinners.
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until fully melted and creamy.
- Toss in the cooked linguine and reserved pasta water. Mix well to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes. Serve hot.
Notes
Use coconut cream and dairy-free Parmesan for a dairy-free version.
Substitute linguine with gluten-free pasta if desired.
For extra richness, drizzle with additional garlic butter before serving.