Cheesy Beef And Bowtie Pasta In Garlic Butter Recipe
This cheesy beef and bowtie pasta in garlic butter is a rich, comforting dish made with tender pasta, savory ground beef, and a creamy garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it's packed with flavor and easy to make in just one pan!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- 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 heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in heavy cream, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add cheddar and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor.
- Adjust the spice level with more or less red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg