Description
Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter is the ultimate comfort food that brings together tender bowtie pasta, seasoned ground beef, and a luscious garlic butter sauce, all topped with gooey melted cheese. This dish is not just delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. In just 35 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite toppings or serve it alongside a refreshing salad for a well-rounded dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the ground beef with onion and garlic until cooked through.
- Melt butter in the same skillet; add minced garlic and whisk in flour to create a roux. Gradually add milk and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cheeses until melted, then combine with pasta and beef mixture.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg