Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine With Beef, Sausage And Spinach
This delicious Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine combines the richness of beef and sausage with fresh spinach for a hearty, flavorful dish. The garlic butter sauce brings out the best in the ingredients, and the melted cheese adds a comforting touch.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 large skillet
- 1 colander
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 grater for cheese
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ pound ground beef
- ½ pound Italian sausage Casings removed.
- 4 cloves garlic Minced.
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick.
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional.
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and sausage. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes. Break it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Add the minced garlic to the meat mixture and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Lower the heat and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the red pepper flakes (if using), and stir until well combined.
- Add the drained linguine to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic butter sauce. If the mixture seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and toss again until melted and incorporated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Divide the pasta among serving plates and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider including herbs such as basil or parsley for garnish.
You can substitute the beef and sausage with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Adjust the amount of garlic and red pepper flakes according to your taste preference.