Description
If you are looking for a pasta dish that is decadent, filling, and packed with garlic flavor, this Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine is for you. It features a ‘double meat’ combination of ground beef and sausage in a luxurious butter sauce with a stretchy, cheesy finish.
Ingredients
The Pasta & Meat Sauce
- 400g linguine (or spaghetti)
- 250g ground beef
- 250g sausage (casings removed)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Spice Blend: 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp chili flakes, salt/pepper
The Butter Garlic Sauce
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved)
- 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Cook the Pasta: Cook linguine until ‘al dente.’ Reserve 1/2 cup starchy pasta water before draining.
Brown the Meat: Heat oil in a large skillet. Brown the beef and sausage, breaking them into crumbles. Add onion, garlic, and spices. Sauté until onions are translucent. Remove meat and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in reserved pasta water.
Combine and Melt: Add linguine to the pan. Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella. Toss over medium-low heat until the cheese melts into a creamy coating.
Final Toss: Fold the meat back into the pasta. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
Liquid Gold: That starchy pasta water is the secret! It emulsifies the butter and cheese into a smooth sauce.
Don’t Overcook: Pull the pasta while it has a slight ‘bite’ so it doesn’t get mushy during the final toss.
Fresh is Best: Grate your own cheese to avoid a grainy sauce caused by anti-clumping agents in pre-shredded bags.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop / One-Pan (mostly)
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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