Name: Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine with Beef and Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 12 oz linguine; 0.5 lb ground beef; 0.5 lb Italian sausage; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese; 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 0.25 cup reserved pasta water; 1 tbsp olive oil

Description

If you're on the hunt for a satisfying and flavor-packed meal that comes together in a flash, look no further than Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine with Beef, Sausage, and Spinach.

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz linguine
0.5 lb ground beef
0.5 lb Italian sausage
4 tbsp unsalted butter
5 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
0.25 cup reserved pasta water
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in the linguine and cook according to package instructions until it's just shy of al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta.
Heat up your olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula to ensure it cooks evenly. Allow it to cook for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the meat is nicely browned.
Once the meat is cooked through, reduce the heat to medium and push the meat to one side. Add the unsalted butter to the other side of the skillet. As the butter melts, stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
Add the chopped spinach into the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring to combine with the meat and garlic butter.
Carefully toss the cooked linguine into the skillet with the meat and spinach mixture. If the sauce seems too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
Sprinkle both the mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the linguine and stir well until melted and part of the sauce.
Finally, season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or chili flakes if desired.

Notes

This dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free linguine. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner

Nutrition

Calories: 600 kcal
Sodium: 900 mg
Protein: 30 g