Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter. This savory dish combines tender bowtie pasta with seasoned ground beef, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, it comes together in just 35 minutes. Our one-pan recipe minimizes cleanup while delivering maximum flavor that will satisfy both adults and kids alike. With its delightful combination of textures and tastes, this cheesy pasta dish is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook ground beef until browned. Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté additional garlic. Whisk in flour, then gradually add milk to create a roux.
- Stir in cheeses until melted, then add cooked pasta and beef mixture. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g (Approx.)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg