Description
A delicious and comforting dish combining ground beef, creamy cheese, and bowtie pasta, perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and beef broth, bringing it to a simmer. Reduce heat and let it cook for 3-4 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Add the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella, stirring until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked bowtie pasta into the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use ground turkey instead of beef. Add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef, pasta, Alfredo, creamy sauce, quick dinner