Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish combining garlic butter and hearty beef, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup broth (chicken or beef)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp butter, optional for finishing
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the linguine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until tender but still has a slight bite. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Allow some pieces to sit briefly to develop a rich color, seasoning lightly with salt and black pepper. Once browned, transfer the beef to a plate.
- Sauté the onion: Lower the heat to medium, adding butter to the same skillet. Stir in the diced onion and cook until softened and lightly golden.
- Add aromatics: Add minced garlic, oregano, and garlic powder to the skillet, stirring everything together for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Incorporate flour: Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well, allowing it to blend into the butter and cook for about one minute.
- Create the sauce: Slowly pour in the broth while stirring, then add the heavy cream. Let the mixture simmer gently until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
- Melt the cheeses: Gradually add the cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella into the sauce, stirring until fully melted and the sauce turns thick and glossy.
- Combine beef and sauce: Return the cooked beef to the skillet, mixing until the beef is coated in the creamy sauce.
- Toss in linguine: Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss gently until every strand is covered with the cheesy sauce.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat and stir in the extra butter for an added richness if desired. Finish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
This dish is adaptable; feel free to swap out the ground beef for turkey or add vegetables like spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: pasta, beef, creamy sauce, garlic butter, family dinner, comfort food