Description
Beef and Bowtie Pasta with Alfredo Sauce is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. This creamy, hearty recipe combines tender ground beef with rich Alfredo sauce and perfectly cooked bowtie pasta, creating a satisfying meal that appeals to both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat; season with salt, pepper, and onion powder.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning; sauté until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in Alfredo sauce, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce in the skillet; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Serve hot topped with fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg