Description
Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter is a mouthwatering blend of tender bowtie pasta, savory ground beef, and a rich garlic butter sauce, topped with gooey melted cheese. This dish is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends and family. In just 35 minutes, you can create a comforting meal that’s sure to satisfy everyone at the table. The creamy texture and flavorful ingredients make it a go-to recipe, while its versatility allows for easy customization with your favorite vegetables or spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of cooking water, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until softened. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter; add minced garlic and sauté briefly. Whisk in flour, then gradually add milk while whisking until thickened.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted. Add cooked pasta and beef mixture to combine thoroughly.
- Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed. Serve garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg