Description
Garlic Butter Bowtie Pasta with Beef is a delightful twist on a classic comfort food that promises to satisfy your cravings with its rich flavors and comforting textures. This dish features perfectly cooked bowtie pasta enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, enhanced by savory ground beef and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parmesan cheese. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or simply looking for a quick weeknight meal, this easy-to-make recipe will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Push the beef to the side and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.
- Mix the drained pasta into the skillet with beef and garlic butter, tossing until evenly coated.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg