Description
“Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter is a rich, comforting dish with tender pasta, savory ground beef, and a creamy garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!”
Ingredients
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12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
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1 lb ground beef
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup beef broth
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½ tsp salt (or to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook bowtie pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Brown the Beef: Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
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Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: Melt butter in the same skillet, add garlic, and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
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Build the Cheesy Sauce: Add beef broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, then gradually mix in shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted.
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Combine Everything: Return beef to the skillet, add drained pasta, and mix until coated in sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
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Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
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Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
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Reheating: Warm on the stovetop over low heat with a splash of milk or cream, or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each.
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Substitutions & Variations: Swap ground beef for turkey or sausage, use different cheeses, add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers, or try another pasta shape like penne or rotini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Cheesy pasta, Garlic butter pasta, Bowtie pasta recipe, Ground beef pasta, Easy weeknight dinner