Description
This Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter is a flavorful, creamy, and satisfying dish. Made with tender ground beef, perfectly cooked bowtie pasta, and a rich garlic butter sauce, it's the ultimate comfort food. Quick to prepare and packed with cheesy goodness, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Reduce heat and mix in shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and stir to coat evenly in the cheesy garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add an additional ¼ cup of heavy cream.
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Use a mix of cheeses like mozzarella or Gouda for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg