Description
Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta is a comforting dish that unites tender ground beef with perfectly cooked bowtie pasta in a rich, creamy sauce. This easy-to-prepare recipe brings warmth to your table, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With its savory flavors and adaptable ingredients, this dish will quickly become a beloved favorite for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Saut? aromatics: Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; cook until the onion is translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Create the sauce: Stir in heavy cream, adding Italian seasoning along with salt and pepper. Simmer for about five minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine everything: Fold cooked pasta into the creamy beef mixture, ensuring all pasta is coated with sauce.
- Serve warm: Plate generously and garnish with grated Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg