Description
Experience the delightful combination of flavors with this Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter. This creamy and comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, ready in just 30 minutes. Featuring tender bowtie pasta enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce and savory ground beef, it’s a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal effort. Enjoy the flexibility to customize with your favorite veggies or proteins while indulging in a rich, cheesy meal that everyone 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)
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- 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 until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and seasonings; mix well.
- Gradually add shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg