Cheesy Beef And Bowtie Pasta In Garlic Butter Recipe
This Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter is a savory, comforting dish loaded with ground beef, tender bowtie pasta, and melted cheese, all coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner!
- 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
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more heavy cream or a splash of milk.
- Swap ground beef for turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Use any pasta shape if bowties aren’t available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg