Creamy Mozzarella Garlic Butter Linguine
A rich, velvety 20-minute pasta dinner combining bold garlic butter with creamy melted mozzarella cheese over perfectly cooked linguine.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
16 oz linguine pasta
4 tbsp unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Cook linguine according to package directions; reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
3. Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 3 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in mozzarella and Parmesan until completely melted and smooth.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Toss pasta in the sauce, using reserved water to adjust thickness. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated mozzarella block for the smoothest melt results.
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein if desired.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.