Description
Garlic Butter Beef & Cheesy Bowtie Pasta is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly marries savory ground beef with a rich, creamy sauce and delightful bowtie pasta. This family-friendly recipe can be whipped up in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The combination of garlic butter and cheeses creates a flavorful sauce that coats each bowtie, ensuring every bite is satisfying. With its kid-approved flavors and minimal cleanup, this one-pan wonder is destined to become a staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain excess fat.
- Add butter to the skillet with the beef; let it melt before stirring in minced garlic and cooking until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for a few minutes to thicken slightly.
- Lower heat and mix in cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss in cooked pasta, ensuring it's well coated with the sauce. If too thick, add reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg