Description
Satisfy savory cravings with this mouthwatering Cheesy Beef Linguine Delight, blending rich flavors and hearty ingredients. Comfort meets culinary creativity, inviting you to indulge in a pasta experience that promises pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (0.45 kg) ground beef
- 12 ounces (340 grams) linguine pasta
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil, generously seasoning with salt for enhanced flavor.
- Submerge linguine into the boiling water, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, and cook until perfectly tender yet firm.
- Drain the pasta in a colander, reserving a small amount of pasta water for potential sauce adjustment.
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium-high flame and introduce ground beef, breaking it into delicate crumbles.
- Season the beef with a harmonious blend of salt, pepper, and aromatic Italian herbs, ensuring even distribution.
- Cook the meat until it transforms into a rich, golden-brown hue with no pink remaining, then carefully eliminate excess grease.
- Reduce skillet heat and melt butter, allowing it to shimmer and become slightly golden.
- Introduce minced garlic, stirring rapidly to prevent burning and releasing its enticing fragrance.
- Gently pour heavy cream into the skillet, creating a luxurious base for the sauce, and allow it to simmer and thicken.
- Gradually incorporate Parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar cheeses, whisking continuously until a silky, uniform sauce emerges.
- Reintroduce the seasoned beef into the creamy cheese mixture, stirring to blend seamlessly.
- Fold the cooked linguine into the sauce, ensuring each strand becomes lavishly coated with the decadent cheese mixture.
- If the sauce appears too thick, splash in reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Transfer the pasta to serving plates and garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Quick and creamy pasta dish bursting with savory beef and three-cheese goodness.
- Packed with protein and rich flavors that make this a satisfying one-pan meal for busy weeknights.
- Total cooking time is approximately 30 minutes from start to finish, perfect for quick family dinners.
- Using multiple cheese varieties creates a luxurious, velvety sauce that clings perfectly to linguine.
- Drain beef fat to keep the dish from becoming greasy and maintain a clean, rich flavor profile.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright, herbal finish that cuts through the richness of the cheesy beef sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 740
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg