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Creamy parmesan beef linguine topped with savory minced beef, silky garlic butter sauce, and fresh parsley, served in a bowl with rich golden noodles coated in cheese sauce.

Creamy Parmesan Beef Linguine

A rich and savory pasta dish featuring linguine tossed in a garlic butter parmesan sauce, topped with crispy seasoned ground beef and herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 plate
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz linguine pasta Or fettuccine
  • 1 lb ground beef Lean
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter For sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream For richness
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
  • ½ cup pasta water Reserved from boiling
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For browning beef
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning For beef
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder For beef
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley Chopped garnish
  • 2 tablespoon breadcrumbs Toasted (optional)

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet Deep sides
  • 1 Large pot For pasta
  • 1 Tongs For tossing

Method
 

  1. Boil linguine in salted water until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Brown ground beef with Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper until crispy; remove from pan.
  3. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add heavy cream and simmer for 2 mins.
  4. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add pasta and reserved water; toss to coat.
  5. Top with crispy beef, parsley, and breadcrumbs before serving.

Notes

Reserve pasta water to emulsify the sauce. Crisp the beef thoroughly for the best texture contrast.