Description
Turn any dinner into a fine-dining experience with this Savory Beef Linguine with Velvety Garlic Butter Sauce—a bold, rich pasta dish featuring perfectly seared beef cubes stacked over a silky garlic butter and cheese sauce. It’s indulgent yet simple, packed with flavor, and ready to steal the show whether you need a quick dinner idea, a restaurant-style pasta recipe, or new food ideas for special nights. If you’re on the hunt for easy dinner recipes, comfort meals, or high-protein pasta dishes, this one ticks every box. Ideal for both weeknight cravings and elegant occasions.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into large cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
0.5 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
0.5 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp unsalted butter (for searing)
12 oz linguine pasta
Water with salt for boiling
4 tbsp unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
0.25 cup reserved pasta water
Fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Extra Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Pat beef cubes dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Let rest at room temp for 20–30 minutes.
2. Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
3. In a cast iron or heavy pan, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium-high. Sear beef cubes for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and rest.
4. In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add 4 tbsp butter and minced garlic. Sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Add heavy cream to the pan. Simmer gently, scraping up browned bits from the beef.
6. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and smooth. Gradually add pasta water to loosen the sauce. Season to taste.
7. Add drained linguine into the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
8. Plate pasta and stack seared beef on top. Spoon extra sauce, garnish with parsley and Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese—pre-packaged versions can make your sauce gritty.
Don’t skip resting the beef after searing. It keeps the meat juicy.
Add pasta water slowly; it’s easy to over-thin the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1.5 cups
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: beef pasta, garlic butter pasta, creamy linguine, steak linguine, easy dinner, comfort food