Garlic Butter Bowtie Pasta with Beef
Garlic Butter Bowtie Pasta with Beef is a delightful comfort food that combines the elegance of farfalle pasta with the rich flavors of a buttery garlic sauce and savory ground beef. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this dish is quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying. With its creamy texture and aromatic ingredients, it’s a meal that will have you craving seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Move the beef to one side of the skillet and add butter on the empty side. Once melted, stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet, mixing everything well.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg