Garlic Butter Beef Linguine in Parmesan Cheese Sauce

A rich, silky pasta dish with tender beef strips, garlicky butter, and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce that clings perfectly to every strand of linguine.

🛒 Ingredients

🍝 Pasta & beef

300–400 g linguine
300 g beef (sirloin or tenderloin), thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1 tsp paprika (optional)

🧄 Garlic butter base

3 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

🧀 Parmesan cream sauce

1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup beef broth or pasta water
1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, adds depth)
Salt & pepper, to taste

🌿 Garnish

Fresh parsley, chopped
Extra Parmesan for topping

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook pasta

Boil linguine in salted water until al dente
Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain

2. Sear the beef

Heat olive oil in a large pan over high heat
Season beef with salt, pepper, and paprika
Sear quickly 1–2 minutes per side until browned
Remove and set aside

3. Make garlic butter base

Lower heat to medium
Add butter to the same pan
Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes
Cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant

4. Build the sauce

Pour in cream and broth (or pasta water)
Stir and simmer 2–3 minutes
Add Parmesan cheese and whisk until smooth and creamy

5. Combine

Add cooked linguine into sauce
Toss to coat evenly
Return beef to pan and mix gently

6. Finish

Adjust seasoning
Top with parsley and extra Parmesan

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Serve with garlic bread 🥖
Add a simple green salad 🥗
Pair with a light lemon drink or iced tea

🔥 Tips

Slice beef thin so it stays tender
Don’t overcook after adding beef back in
Use freshly grated Parmesan for smooth sauce
Add a splash of pasta water if sauce gets too thick

🧄 Why it’s so good

You get buttery garlic flavor, juicy beef, and a creamy Parmesan sauce that coats every bite of pasta—rich, comforting, and restaurant-level delicious.