Description
Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine with Beef and Spinach is a delightful and comforting pasta dish that fits perfectly into any family meal or cozy dinner night. This creamy linguine is infused with rich garlic butter flavors, hearty ground beef, and fresh spinach, making it both delicious and nutritious. With its cheesy goodness and satisfying textures, this recipe will quickly become a favorite at your dinner table. Whether you’re cooking for family or entertaining friends, this quick and easy dish promises to impress.
Ingredients
- Linguine pasta
- Ground beef
- Italian sausage (turkey or chicken)
- Fresh spinach
- Garlic cloves
- Butter
- Cream cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef sausage over medium heat until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic to the meat mixture and sauté for about 1 minute. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Lower the heat; add butter until melted. Mix in cream cheese and gradually incorporate reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Toss cooked linguine with the sauce in the skillet until evenly coated. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg