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Garlic Butter Beef Linguine

A close-up of a bowl of Beef and Garlic Butter Linguine, topped with fresh parsley and grated cheese.
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A rich and savory weeknight pasta featuring ground beef in a garlicky butter-Parmesan cream sauce over linguine. This easy one-pan meal is ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound linguine
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or beef broth
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned. Drain excess grease.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Pour in white wine or beef broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in Parmesan cheese and butter until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  7. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef.
  • If you don’t have white wine, beef broth works well as a substitute.
  • Ensure you reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.

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