Description
A creamy and comforting pasta dish made with bowtie pasta, seasoned ground beef, and a rich cheesy sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart, then drain excess fat.
- Pour in beef broth and simmer for a few minutes.
- Add heavy cream, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and paprika, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease.
- Add a splash of milk when reheating to keep sauce creamy.
- Do not overcook pasta to maintain texture.
- Customize with vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- Adjust cheese types for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
