Garlic Butter Beef Linguine in Cheesy Alfredo Sauce

• servings: 30 minServing

Ingredients

10 oz linguine

1 lb ground beef

1 tbsp olive oil, if needed

3 tbsp butter, divided

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 small yellow onion, finely diced

1 1/4 cups heavy cream or half and half

1/2 cup beef or chicken broth or pasta water

4 oz cream cheese, cubed

3/4 cup grated Parmesan

1 cup shredded mozzarella or Italian blend

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

3/4 tsp salt, plus more to taste

1/4 tsp black pepper

Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Parsley or green onions (optional)

Directions

Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente, 9 to 11 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

Heat a large deep skillet over medium high. Add 1 tbsp butter and a little olive oil if needed, then ground beef. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess grease.

Add onion and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook about 30 seconds.

Add remaining 2 tbsp butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir 1 minute so the beef is coated.

Pour in cream and broth or pasta water. Stir, scraping the bottom, and simmer 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Turn heat to low. Stir in cream cheese until melted, then add Parmesan and mozzarella a handful at a time until smooth. If too thick, add a splash of pasta water. Adjust salt and pepper.

Add linguine and toss 2 to 3 minutes until coated and glossy.

Let sit off heat a couple of minutes so the sauce clings. Garnish with parsley or green onions if you like and serve hot.

Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · Total 30 min

Serving Info: Serves 4 · About 700 to 800 calories per serving