Description
This recipe features a creamy, cheesy, and garlicky bowtie pasta dish with seasoned ground beef. It’s a comforting, rich, and filling meal that’s quick to prepare, perfect for weeknights or serving to guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound bowtie pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add olive oil and butter to the skillet with the beef. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook, stirring, until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef.
- If heavy cream is unavailable, use half-and-half or whole milk with a tablespoon of butter.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese will provide the best flavor.
- Add spinach, mushrooms, or broccoli for extra vegetables.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg