Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Beef and Bowtie Pasta with Alfredo Sauce. This hearty dish features tender ground beef enveloped in a creamy homemade or store-bought Alfredo sauce, complemented by perfectly cooked bowtie pasta. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With its rich flavors and delightful textures, this meal is sure to please even the pickiest eaters at your table. Whether enjoyed family-style or plated elegantly, this recipe promises to impress while providing a satisfying dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water and drain.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Reduce heat and stir in Alfredo sauce, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to combine everything evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg