Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter, a delightful dish that combines tender bowtie pasta, savory ground beef, and a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its mouthwatering flavors and irresistible cheesy topping, it promises to be a hit at your dinner table. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for added flair, making it a versatile meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions; drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef; drain excess fat.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; stir well.
- Gradually mix in cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce; add reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Serve warm garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg