Description
This Creamy Parmesan Beef Linguine with Garlic Butter Sauce brings together tender linguine noodles with a rich Parmesan cream sauce and savory ground beef, all finished with a buttery garlic touch. It’s easy to prepare and deeply satisfying—perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving a cozy bowl of pasta.
Ingredients
12 oz linguine pasta
1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp cracked black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, then whisk in Parmesan until smooth.
5. Return the beef to the skillet. Add linguine and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
6. Finish with parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve warm and creamy.
Notes
For extra creaminess, use freshly grated Parmesan—not pre-shredded.
Add a splash of pasta water only after combining pasta, to avoid thinning the sauce too early.
Want to lighten it up? Swap heavy cream with half-and-half and use lean beef or turkey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
Keywords: creamy beef linguine, garlic butter pasta, parmesan beef pasta