Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine Beef (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 340g (12 oz) linguine pasta

→ Meat

02 - 450g (1 lb) ground beef

→ Sauce Base

03 - 3 tablespoons butter
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
07 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
08 - 240ml (1 cup) heavy cream
09 - 120ml (1/2 cup) beef broth
10 - 240g (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 50g (1/2 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

13 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Instructions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until thoroughly browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using.
03 - Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet with the beef. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Pour in heavy cream and beef broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Gradually stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
05 - Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat evenly with the cheesy sauce. Allow pasta to heat through for 1-2 minutes, adjusting seasoning if necessary.
06 - Transfer to serving plates or a large serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot.

# Notes:

01 - For a richer flavor, substitute half of the beef broth with dry white wine.