Description
Indulge in this comforting Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter, a delightful family meal that’s quick to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add bowtie pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then add ground beef, cooking until browned.
- 3. Cheese mix: Lower the heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- 4. Combine: Add cooked pasta and parmesan cheese, mixing gently to coat everything evenly.
- 5. Serve: Plate the dish and garnish with parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider adding spinach or bell peppers.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg