Description
Cheesy beef and bowtie pasta in garlic butter delights diners with rich, comforting flavors from simple ingredients. Home cooks can quickly prepare this satisfying meal that combines tender beef, buttery pasta, and melted cheese for a memorable dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 12 oz (340 g) bowtie pasta
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 g) butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Boil bowtie pasta in salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then thoroughly drain and reserve.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, carefully eliminating excess grease.
- Reduce heat and melt butter, adding minced garlic and sautéing for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, seasoning with Italian herbs, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine.
- Introduce cooked pasta to the skillet, gently tossing to ensure complete coverage with the rich, garlicky sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the mixture, allowing them to melt and create a smooth, velvety texture.
- Continue stirring until cheese is fully incorporated and sauce reaches a creamy consistency.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, ensuring an even distribution of green herbs across the dish.
- Serve immediately while hot, maintaining the pasta’s optimal temperature and sauce’s creamy texture.
Notes
- Use high-quality ground beef with a moderate fat content for richer flavor and juicier texture.
- Grate fresh Parmesan cheese instead of pre-shredded for a more authentic and melting consistency.
- Opt for fresh garlic cloves instead of pre-minced to enhance the aromatic depth of the dish.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to personal spice tolerance for customized heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 655 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg