Description
A simple recipe for bowtie pasta mixed with ground beef, cheese, and a garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound bowtie pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until the liquid reduces slightly, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let it heat through. Do not boil.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or ground Italian sausage for the ground beef.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of dried Italian seasoning with the garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: cheesy beef pasta, bowtie pasta, garlic butter sauce, ground beef recipe, quick dinner