Creamy Garlic Butter Linguine with Beef
Ingredients:
1 pound linguine pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound beef sirloin, cut into thin strips
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick!)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Zest of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and chopped
Directions:
1. Cook the linguine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. Sear the beef: While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef strips and cook until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
3. Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion and sauté until fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown, about 5 minutes.
4. Make the sauce: Pour in the beef broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Combine and serve: Add the cooked linguine and seared beef to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat, adding a little of the reserved pasta water if needed to reach your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Garnish and enjoy: Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4 | Calories: Approximately 650