Description
Creamy Beef Bowtie Pasta with Alfredo Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that effortlessly combines rich flavors and delightful textures. This dish features tender bowtie pasta enveloped in a luscious, creamy Alfredo sauce, complemented by savory ground beef. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, ready to impress even the pickiest eaters. In just under 30 minutes, you can create this satisfying meal that warms the heart and pleases the palate. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and watch it become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until thoroughly cooked (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in minced garlic, salt, and pepper; sauté for an additional minute.
- Add the Alfredo sauce to the skillet with the cooked beef and let simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Toss the drained bowtie pasta into the skillet until well-coated in sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg