Description
This Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter is a hearty, family-friendly dinner made with tender pasta, savory ground beef, melty cheese, and a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s the ultimate cozy, one-pan comfort food for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 8 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for cooking beef, optional)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: red pepper flakes, chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is softened. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter and beef mixture.
- Sprinkle in shredded mozzarella or cheddar and stir until melted and creamy.
- Finish with grated Parmesan and garnish with red pepper flakes or parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or sausage for a twist.
- Add spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers for extra veggies.
- A splash of heavy cream or cream cheese makes it even richer.
- Best served warm but reheats well for leftovers.
