Description
Garlic Butter Bowtie Pasta with Beef is a delightful dish that blends tender beef and bowtie pasta in rich, aromatic garlic butter. This quick and easy recipe transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary meal, perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests. With vibrant colors and bold flavors, it’s a showstopper that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional), chopped
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add bowtie pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain.
- 2. Sauté the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until browned, breaking it apart for about 5-7 minutes.
- 3. Add Garlic and Butter: Lower the heat slightly, then stir in minced garlic and butter until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- 4. Combine: Add drained pasta to the skillet with beef and garlic butter. Toss gently for 3-4 minutes.
- 5. Finish: Sprinkle grated Parmesan and Italian seasoning over the mixture, stirring until melted and creamy for about 2 minutes.
- 6. Serve Hot: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg