Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter. This crowd-pleasing dish features tender bowtie pasta enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfectly seasoned ground beef, and topped with gooey melted cheese. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your preferences. With its savory flavors and satisfying texture, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table. Plus, it makes for delightful leftovers that reheat beautifully!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (2 for beef mixture, 2 for sauce)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of cooking water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Stir in onion and garlic; cook until softened (3 minutes). Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté remaining garlic for one minute. Whisk in flour; gradually add milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Cook until thickened (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in cheeses until melted. Combine with pasta and beef mixture; toss until coated.
- Serve garnished with parsley and additional cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg