Description
Craving a quick dinner that feels like a restaurant-level indulgence? This *Creamy Parmesan Beef Linguine with Garlic Butter Sauce* is rich, garlicky, and irresistibly creamy. With tender slices of beef, a luscious parmesan-infused cream sauce, and perfectly cooked linguine, it’s the kind of easy recipe that works for weeknight dinners or last-minute dinner ideas with guests. If you’re on the hunt for quick meals, cozy comfort food, or new food ideas to shake up your rotation, this dish has your back. It’s one of the best easy dinner ideas that’s both satisfying and gourmet.
Ingredients
225g linguine
300g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. While the pasta cooks, thinly slice the sirloin steak against the grain and season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Set aside.
4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Let it come to a gentle simmer, then gradually add the grated parmesan, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
6. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to adjust consistency.
7. Return the seared beef to the skillet and stir everything together. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Always slice the beef against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Use freshly grated parmesan for a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth sauce.
Reserve pasta water—it’s your secret weapon for creamy, emulsified sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, beef pasta, garlic butter pasta, easy dinner, parmesan linguine