Description

This Cheesy Garlic Butter Linguine with Beef, Sausage, and Spinach is the ultimate comfort food that feels fancy but comes together in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or indulgent weekend treat, it features tender linguine tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, hearty beef and sausage, wilted spinach, and a generous layer of melty mozzarella cheese. This recipe is everything you want in a cozy meal—creamy, garlicky, savory, and loaded with flavor. Whether you’re after quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner solutions, or a satisfying food idea for guests, this dish checks every box. Try it once, and it just might end up on your regular rotation.

Ingredients

12 oz linguine

1/2 lb ground beef

1/2 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)

4 cups fresh spinach

5 cloves garlic, minced

4 tbsp unsalted butter

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)

Salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set pasta aside.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and sausage. Break apart and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess grease.

3. Lower the heat and melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

4. Add spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted. Return the cooked meat to the pan and stir everything together.

5. Add the drained linguine to the skillet. Toss well to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen if needed.

6. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the pasta. Cover the skillet and let the cheese melt for 1–2 minutes. Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes for a bubbly top.

7. Finish with chili flakes and additional seasoning if desired. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

Use freshly shredded mozzarella for the best melt and texture.

Reserve pasta water—it’s the secret to a silky sauce that clings to the noodles.

Don’t skip browning the meat—it adds rich flavor that carries the dish.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1.5 cups
Calories: 640
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: cheesy garlic linguine, easy dinner, pasta with sausage, spinach pasta, quick comfort food