Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter. This delightful dish marries tender bowtie pasta with savory ground beef, enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, and topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pan wonder not only pleases the palate but also makes cleanup a breeze. With its quick preparation time and kid-friendly appeal, it’s bound to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some cooking water, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Whisk in flour, then gradually add milk to create a smooth sauce.
- Stir in cheeses until melted, then combine with pasta and beef mixture. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 110mg