Description
Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter is the ultimate comfort food, combining the rich flavors of seasoned ground beef and tender bowtie pasta enveloped in a creamy garlic butter sauce. Finished with gooey melted cheese, this dish is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups cheese (mozzarella and Parmesan)
- 1 small onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- Milk
- Olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- Flour
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some cooking water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown ground beef for 5-7 minutes; add chopped onion and minced garlic until soft.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter; sauté remaining garlic until fragrant. Whisk in flour, then gradually add milk while stirring until thickened.
- Mix in cheeses until melted; combine with cooked pasta and beef mixture. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot garnished with parsley and extra cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg