Description

Looking for the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for both busy weeknights and indulgent weekends? This Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine with Beef, Sausage and Spinach delivers bold, savory flavors in every creamy bite. It’s a rich, satisfying blend of garlicky butter, hearty meat, tender pasta, gooey mozzarella, and vibrant spinach. Whether you’re after quick dinner ideas, easy pasta recipes, or cozy food ideas to impress, this one checks every box. Ready in under an hour, this dish is the perfect addition to your rotation of easy dinner or lunch options.

Ingredients

12 oz linguine pasta

Water for boiling

0.5 lb ground beef

0.5 lb Italian sausage

1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)

4 tbsp unsalted butter

5 cloves garlic, minced

0.5 tsp red pepper flakes

0.5 cup reserved pasta water

Salt and black pepper, to taste

3 cups baby spinach

1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Crushed chili flakes, for garnish (optional)

Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set pasta aside.

2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and sausage over medium-high heat until browned. Break it apart as it cooks, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat.

3. Push the meat to one side of the skillet. Add butter to the pan and melt. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

4. Stir the meat back into the garlic butter. Add spinach and cook until just wilted. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Add linguine to the skillet. Toss with the meat mixture and garlic butter sauce, gradually adding pasta water to help create a silky texture.

6. Stir in mozzarella until melted and creamy.

7. Optional: Transfer to oven-safe dish, top with extra cheese, and broil for 2–3 minutes for a bubbly top.

8. Garnish with Parmesan, chili flakes, and parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

Let meats come to room temperature before cooking to ensure even browning.

Don’t skip the pasta water—it’s essential for the sauce texture.

Freshly grated cheese melts better than pre-shredded varieties.

Nutrition

Serving Size: ~1 ½ cups
Calories: 670
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 39g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 47g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: cheesy pasta, garlic butter pasta, linguine with sausage, easy dinner, comfort food, weeknight dinner