Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter. This mouthwatering dish combines tender bowtie pasta and seasoned ground beef, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare while delivering big on flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of cooking water, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Whisk in flour, then gradually add milk to form a smooth sauce.
- Stir in cheeses until melted, then add cooked pasta and beef mixture; combine well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg