Description
Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter is the ultimate comfort food that combines savory ground beef, tender bowtie pasta, and a rich garlic butter sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 35 minutes—but also delivers a satisfying flavor experience that will please both kids and adults alike. With gooey melted cheese in every bite, it’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions. Feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices to make it your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (2 minced for beef mixture, 2 for sauce)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the ground beef, then add onion and garlic until softened. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté remaining garlic. Whisk in flour, then gradually add milk to create a sauce.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until smooth. Combine with cooked pasta and beef mixture; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or extra cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg