Description
A comforting dish featuring the rich flavors of beef, garlic, and butter, enveloped in perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean recommended)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and season with salt and black pepper. Brown for 6-8 minutes, then remove the beef and set aside.
- Caramelize the Onions: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, add onions, and cook for 10-12 minutes until caramelized.
- Sauté the Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes, sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes without burning the garlic.
- Combine Everything: Add remaining butter, return browned beef, and pour in reserved pasta water. Mix well.
- Toss the Pasta: Gently toss the drained pasta into the skillet, ensuring it’s coated with sauce. Allow simmering for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Turn off heat, garnish with parsley and optional Parmesan cheese, and serve hot.
Notes
For variations, consider adding fresh herbs, additional vegetables, or different types of cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg