Description
Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter is the ultimate comfort food that brings together tender bowtie pasta, savory ground beef, and a rich garlic butter sauce, all topped with gooey melted cheese. This dish is not just quick to prepare—taking only 35 minutes—but it’s also incredibly satisfying and perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With its irresistible flavor profile and one-pot convenience, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or different cheeses for a unique twist each time you make it. Enjoy a hearty meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning
- red pepper flakes
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions; reserve ½ cup cooking water.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with olive oil; add chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
- Make the garlic butter sauce by melting butter and sautéing remaining garlic; create a roux with flour and gradually add milk until thickened.
- Stir in cheeses until melted; combine everything in the skillet with the cooked pasta and reserved water as needed.
- Serve garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg