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Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine Beef

Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine Beef
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Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine Beef is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender linguine pasta tossed in a creamy garlic butter sauce with succulent beef and a gooey blend of cheeses. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe offers a rich, aromatic, and customizable meal that is both family-friendly and great for meal prep.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 12 oz linguine pasta

Beef and Aromatics

  • 1 lb ground or sliced beef (lean or mildly marbled)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp butter (divided)

Sauce Components

  • 1 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheese blend (mozzarella, parmesan, and/or cheddar)

Herbs and Spices

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the linguine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water for the sauce.
  2. Sauté the beef and garlic: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ground or sliced beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned and cooked through.
  3. Prepare the garlic butter sauce: Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter and heavy cream or milk into the skillet with beef. Let it simmer gently to meld the flavors. Season with oregano, red pepper flakes if using, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Combine pasta and cheese: Return the cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the sauce. Gradually fold in the shredded cheese until melted and luscious. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if necessary for better consistency.
  5. Serve immediately: Plate the pasta and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and extra parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot to enjoy the fullest cheesy garlic butter beef flavor.

Notes

  • Choose fresh garlic for the best flavor instead of pre-minced.
  • Brown beef just until cooked to keep it juicy and tender.
  • Use freshly grated cheese for better melting and sauce texture.
  • Reserve pasta water to emulsify the sauce and prevent drying.
  • Stir pasta gently to avoid breaking noodles and maintain sauce coating.

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Keywords: cheesy garlic butter linguine, beef pasta, creamy garlic butter sauce, easy weeknight meal, comfort food, pasta with beef, cheesy pasta dish

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