Garlic Butter Beef Linguine in Cheesy Alfredo Sauce

Twisty linguine, garlicky ground beef, and a rich cheesy Alfredo all in one skillet. My family loves this one and my kids are always asking for the garlic butter beef pasta, so it is perfect for a quick cozy reel from the beef sizzle to that final cheesy twirl.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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

Step 8

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