Description
Classic beef and bowtie pasta with alfredo sauce delivers creamy comfort on a plate. Italian-inspired ingredients combine for a hearty meal families will savor together.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
Pasta and Starches:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) bowtie (farfalle) pasta
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare bowtie pasta in salted water according to package directions, cooking until al dente. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef slices until golden brown and slightly caramelized, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer meat to a separate plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and melt butter. Add minced garlic, sautéing until aromatic and lightly golden, approximately 1 minute.
- Gradually pour heavy cream and milk into the skillet, whisking continuously to prevent scorching. Incorporate Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and fully integrated.
- Season the developing sauce with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Allow mixture to simmer gently, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, roughly 5-7 minutes.
- Return cooked beef to the skillet and fold in reserved pasta. Gently toss until every pasta piece and meat slice is luxuriously covered with creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Transfer to serving plates, garnishing with chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for an optional subtle heat and color contrast.
- Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and pasta maintains its ideal texture.
Notes
- Choose al dente bowtie pasta to maintain a slight bite and prevent mushy texture.
- Pat beef dry before cooking to ensure a golden-brown sear and develop rich flavor.
- Whisk Parmesan slowly to prevent clumping and create a smooth, creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Swap beef with grilled chicken or tofu for lighter protein options, and use gluten-free pasta for a celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 742 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 5750 mg
- Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Cholesterol: 154 mg