Description
Garlic Butter Bowtie Pasta with Beef is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings family and friends together. This easy-to-make recipe features tender bowtie pasta coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfectly complemented by savory ground beef. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this meal is sure to impress and satisfy every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 10-12 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat while keeping some for flavor.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet, stirring until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter until melted, then pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously.
- Gently fold in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg