Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine Pasta with Savory Ground Beef
Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine Pasta with Savory Ground Beef is a comforting and hearty dish combining tender linguine, rich garlic butter, seasoned ground beef, and melty cheese for a satisfying all-in-one meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Drain excess fat if needed, then add garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in butter and let it melt completely.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet along with Parmesan cheese and reserved pasta water. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top, cover the skillet, and let it melt for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Add red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg