Description
Cheesy Beef Bowtie Pasta in Rich Alfredo Sauce is a comforting and indulgent dish that brings the family together for a delicious meal. This creamy pasta recipe features tender bowtie noodles coated in a velvety Alfredo sauce, perfectly complemented by seasoned ground beef. In just 30 minutes, you can create a delightful dinner that appeals to both kids and adults. Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices for added nutrition and flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 4 cups water or beef broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water or beef broth in a large pot, add a pinch of salt, and cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the ground beef until browned, adding minced garlic towards the end.
- Stir in butter and flour until combined; slowly add heavy cream and milk, stirring continuously until thickened.
- Mix in grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella until melted; season with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce mixture; adjust consistency with additional milk if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 642
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 721mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider tossing in sautéed spinach or bell peppers. Adjust creaminess by varying the ratios of heavy cream and milk based on preference.