Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Beef and Bowtie Pasta with Alfredo Sauce. This creamy, hearty dish features tender ground beef, rich Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked bowtie pasta, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. In just 30 minutes, you can create a meal that not only satisfies but also impresses family and guests alike. With its rich flavors and customizable ingredients, this delightful pasta dish is destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper, and onion powder.
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning; sauté until fragrant.
- Lower heat and add Alfredo sauce, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese; stir until smooth.
- Toss the drained pasta into the skillet, mixing to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg