Description
Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter is the ultimate comfort dish that combines tender bowtie pasta with flavorful ground beef, all enveloped in a creamy garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this satisfying meal is ready in just 35 minutes. The rich combination of cheese and Italian seasoning makes it a hit with both kids and adults, ensuring everyone at the table will be asking for seconds. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or switching up the protein to suit your family’s tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and garlic; cook until soft. Stir in seasonings, then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté minced garlic for a minute, then whisk in flour to form a roux.
- Gradually add milk while whisking constantly until thickened.
- Stir in cheeses until melted; add cooked pasta and beef mixture until well combined.
- Serve garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg