Description
Indulge in a comforting and satisfying meal with this Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta recipe. Tender bowtie pasta coated in a rich and cheesy beef sauce, perfect for a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
Beef Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil bowtie pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Beef Sauce: Brown ground beef in olive oil, add onion, garlic, seasonings, and tomato paste. Pour in broth and cream, simmer until thickened.
- Add Cheeses and Pasta: Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella, then add cooked pasta to coat in the sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Simmer briefly, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or using sausage instead of beef.
- This dish reheats well for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
