Description
Indulge in this comforting and flavorful Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta, a hearty dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender bowtie pasta coated in a rich, creamy beef sauce with a hint of Italian seasoning, topped with melted cheese – it’s a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
Bowtie Pasta:
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
Beef Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 cup beef broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Bowtie Pasta: Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the Beef Sauce: Brown the ground beef with onions, garlic, seasonings, and tomato paste. Add diced tomatoes and broth, simmer, then stir in cream.
- Combine and Serve: Mix in cooked pasta and cheeses until melted. Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Add red pepper flakes for a little spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
