Cheesy Beef And Bowtie Pasta In Garlic Butter Recipe
This Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender ground beef, perfectly cooked bowtie pasta, and a luscious garlic butter sauce. Topped with melted cheese, this easy-to-make meal is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned; drain excess grease.
- Push beef to one side and add butter and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Mix in cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of beef broth.
- Use mozzarella instead of cheddar for a creamier texture.
- Serve with garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg