Description
Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta is a comforting and delicious family favorite, featuring tender ground beef, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked bowtie pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cup bowtie pasta
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with the diced onion until the beef is browned and crumbly, about 5-7 mi nutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
- Add Garlic and Seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute to release the flavors.
- Incorporate Liquids and Pasta: Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream, then add the uncooked bowtie pasta. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Melt the Cheese: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it’s melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish the Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta with fresh parsley and serve it hot, straight from the skillet.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef. To boost nutritional value, consider adding sautéed vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams