Description
Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter is the ultimate weeknight comfort food, combining tender bowtie pasta with savory ground beef enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic butter sauce. This dish offers a delightful array of flavors and textures that come together beautifully in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy families or cozy gatherings, it’s sure to impress with its simplicity and indulgent taste. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or switch up the meat for a personalized touch. This one-pot wonder minimizes cleanup while delivering maximum flavor—making dinner time enjoyable for everyone.
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
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions; drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef; drain excess fat.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Gradually stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss in cooked pasta, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 110mg