Description
Indulge in a comforting and creamy pasta dish with this recipe for Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal, this savory dish combines tender bowtie pasta with seasoned ground beef in a luscious cream and cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the bowtie pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: Brown the ground beef in a skillet, then add onion, garlic, seasonings, and tomato paste. Stir in broth and cream, simmer, and add cheeses until melted.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, simmer briefly, then garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- For extra veggies, stir in spinach or peas just before serving.
- Leftovers reheat well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
