Cheesy Beef And Bowtie Pasta In Garlic Butter Recipe
This Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter is a hearty and flavorful dish, combining tender ground beef, al dente bowtie pasta, and a rich, garlicky butter sauce. Topped with melted cheese, it's the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the pasta, letting it melt.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Add veggies like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Adjust garlic and spice levels to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg