Description
A delicious dish that combines savory beef with a rich, creamy cheese sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the bowtie pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a simmer.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, continuing to stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet and toss it to coat in the cheesy sauce.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
To keep the pasta al dente, avoid overcooking it. For added nutrition and color, consider including vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, beef, comfort food, cheesy, easy recipe