Description
Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine with Beef, Sausage, and Spinach is a rich, savory pasta dish combining tender linguine noodles with seasoned ground beef and sausage, sautéed spinach, and a creamy garlic butter cheese sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner that’s both comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casing removed)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the butter and let it melt, then add the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss everything together until evenly coated. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute linguine with fettuccine, spaghetti, or penne.
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra depth of flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated gently with a splash of water or cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: cheesy linguine, garlic butter pasta, beef sausage spinach pasta, creamy pasta, comfort food, skillet dinner