Garlic Butter Beef Linguine in Creamy Cheddar Parmesan Sauce

• servings: Servings: 6 | Calories:
• total time: 1 hour 27 minutes

Ingredients

12 oz linguine

1 lb lean ground beef

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup beef broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp Italian seasoning

1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine 9–11 minutes until al dente; drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook 6–8 minutes until browned; drain excess grease.

Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

Pour in beef broth and scrape up browned bits. Simmer 2–3 minutes.

Stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Simmer 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

Add cheddar and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.

Toss cooked linguine into the sauce until evenly coated.

Cook another 2–3 minutes until creamy and heated through.

Garnish with parsley and serve warm. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes