Description

This Savory Beef Linguine with Velvety Garlic Butter Sauce is a cozy, restaurant-quality pasta dinner made with tender sirloin, silky garlic butter, and Parmesan. It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights or date night. Keywords: beef linguine, garlic butter pasta, easy beef pasta, sirloin pasta, weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

12 oz linguine

1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced

6 tbsp unsalted butter

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated

1/2 cup reserved pasta water

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional

1 tsp lemon juice, optional

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Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.

2. Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium high. Pat beef dry, season with salt and pepper, then sear 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to a warm plate.

3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. When melted and foamy, add garlic; cook 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant, not browned.

4. Stir in 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to emulsify the sauce. Toss in drained linguine until glossy and coated, adding more pasta water as needed.

5. Return beef with any juices to the pan. Add Parmesan and toss gently until velvety. Adjust seasoning; add red pepper flakes and lemon juice if using.

6. Finish with parsley. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan.

Notes

Use tender cuts like sirloin or ribeye and slice thinly against the grain for the best texture.

Keep the garlic pale; if it browns, it can taste bitter, so lower the heat as needed.

Pasta water is liquid gold here; its starch helps the butter and cheese cling to every strand.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Pasta, Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (about 340 g)
Calories: 825
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 900 mg
Fat: 41 g
Saturated Fat: 22 g
Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 62 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 43 g
Cholesterol: 155 mg