Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter, a perfect weeknight meal that brings the family together. This dish features tender bowtie pasta enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, complemented by savory ground beef and gooey melted cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that will impress both kids and adults alike. The creamy goodness paired with optional spices allows for customization to suit your taste. Perfect for busy evenings or special occasions, this one-pot wonder minimizes cleanup while maximizing flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ 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 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Boil water and cook bowtie pasta until al dente; drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through; drain excess fat.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Gradually mix in cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, ensuring it is well coated with sauce; add reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg