Description
Indulge in this rich and satisfying Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta – a comforting dish that combines tender pasta with seasoned ground beef in a creamy, cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
Pasta:
8 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
Beef Mixture:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 onion (diced), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1/2 lb ground beef, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 cup beef broth, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water. Drain.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a skillet, sauté onion until soft, add garlic.
- Cook Beef: Brown ground beef, season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and tomato paste.
- Add Broth and Cream: Pour in beef broth, simmer, add cream, and thicken.
- Combine: Mix in cooked pasta, cheeses until creamy.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
