Garlic Butter Beef & Cheesy Bowtie Pasta
A comforting and family-friendly dish combining tender beef in garlic butter sauce with cheesy bowtie pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta (cooked al dente)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain excess fat from the beef. Reduce the heat and add minced garlic, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add butter to the skillet and stir until melted. Pour in reserved pasta water to create a sauce.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese and mix until melted and creamy.
- Remove from heat, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Substitute ground beef with turkey or plant-based crumbles if desired. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: garlic butter, beef pasta, bowtie pasta, family meal, easy recipe
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