Description
Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter is a delightful and comforting dish that combines the richness of creamy cheese, the heartiness of ground beef, and the unique shape of bowtie pasta, all enveloped in flavorful garlic butter.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef, 8 ounces bowtie pasta, ¼ cup butter, 4 cloves garlic, 1 ½ cups shredded cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Boil Water: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil., Mince Garlic: Mince the garlic cloves finely, setting them aside in a bowl., Measure Pasta: Have your bowtie pasta ready to go for a seamless cooking process., Shred Cheese: Grate the cheese if not pre-shredded, mixing cheddar and mozzarella for best results., Cook the Pasta: Add the bowtie pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically about 9-11 minutes. Once done, reserve a cup of pasta water, drain, and set the pasta aside., Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute, do not brown). Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat., Combine Ingredients: Reduce the heat to low. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the beef mixture. Pour in reserved pasta water (start with ½ cup) to create a creamy sauce along with the Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and well combined.
Notes
For added texture, consider adding sautéed spinach or steamed broccoli. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes will add an extra kick if you love spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cool Time: 0
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, beef, cheesy, garlic butter, comfort food