Description
Creamy beef and bowtie pasta creates a comforting Italian-inspired meal perfect for family dinners. Hearty ground beef and tender pasta blend seamlessly with rich alfredo sauce, delivering a satisfying culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Pasta:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) bowtie pasta
Sauce and Cheese:
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta in salted water at a rolling boil for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then thoroughly drain and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature, then sauté minced garlic until aromatic and golden, approximately 30-45 seconds.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles and cooking until completely browned and no pink remains, roughly 6-7 minutes.
- Eliminate excess grease from the beef by carefully draining fat using a slotted spoon or tilting the pan.
- Pour Alfredo sauce into the skillet with browned beef, stirring consistently and allowing the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes until uniformly heated.
- Gently fold cooked bowtie pasta into the beef and sauce mixture, ensuring each pasta piece is evenly coated and warmed through.
- Season the dish with freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt to enhance flavor profile.
- Finish by generously sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese across the top and garnishing with finely chopped fresh parsley for vibrant color and additional taste dimension.
Notes
- Enhance pasta texture by cooking al dente, ensuring a slightly firm bite that prevents mushiness when mixed with sauce.
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a cleaner, lighter dish without compromising flavor.
- Customize protein options by substituting beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for dietary preferences.
- Boost nutritional value by adding sautéed vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or zucchini for extra color and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 655 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg