Description
Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter is a comforting, rich dish bursting with creamy flavors that your family will love. This quick and easy recipe combines tender bowtie pasta with savory ground beef, enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce and topped with gooey cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan wonder is not only satisfying but also makes cleanup a breeze! Get ready to impress everyone at the dinner table with this delightful meal that can be customized to suit your taste preferences.
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
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through; drain excess fat.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, followed by salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Gradually mix in cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg