Description
Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter is a deliciously comforting dish that combines tender bowtie pasta with seasoned ground beef and a rich garlic butter sauce. Finished off with gooey melted cheese, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With its irresistible flavors and creamy texture, it’s sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or experimenting with different cheeses for an extra twist. Enjoy this satisfying meal that brings everyone together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the ground beef (5-7 minutes), then add chopped onion and minced garlic until softened (3 minutes). Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté additional garlic for 1 minute. Whisk in flour, then gradually add milk until thickened.
- Stir in cheeses until melted, then mix in cooked pasta and beef mixture until well combined.
- Serve garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg