Description
Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter is a comforting, one-pot meal featuring savory beef, creamy cheese, tender pasta, and rich garlic butter. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Brown the Ground Beef:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef until browned and cooked through.
- Drain excess fat and set beef aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Base:
- Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Create the Cheese Sauce:
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream. Gradually add cheddar and Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Season the Sauce:
- Mix in salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Return beef to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Add cooked pasta, tossing to coat. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water, if needed.
- Finish and Serve:
- Remove skillet from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Warm in a skillet over low heat with a splash of milk or cream, or microwave in intervals, stirring between.
- Variations:
- Substitute ground beef with turkey, chicken, or sausage.
- Add sautéed vegetables for a vegetarian version.
- Use gluten-free pasta for dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cheesy Beef Pasta, Bowtie Pasta with Garlic Butter, Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe, Weeknight Dinner Pasta, One-Pot Comfort Food