Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter. This delightful dish features tender bowtie pasta enveloped in a rich and creamy garlic butter sauce, perfectly complemented by savory ground beef and melted cheese. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavors that will satisfy everyone at the table. With just 30 minutes of cooking time, you’ll have a hearty meal ready to serve—making it a go-to dinner solution that combines ease and deliciousness into one irresistible dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 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 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions; drain and reserve ½ cup of the cooking water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, draining excess fat.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream; stir well and season with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Gradually mix in cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet; combine thoroughly and 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: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg