Description
A comforting and flavorful Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta dish cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make recipe combines browned ground beef, perfectly cooked bowtie pasta, and a creamy cheesy sauce enhanced with Italian seasoning and garlic for a satisfying family meal ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Before draining, reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked through. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
- Season Beef Mixture: Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Once well combined, remove the beef mixture from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in a small amount of flour (if used; although not listed, assuming from instructions), then gradually add milk while stirring continuously to form a thickened sauce.
- Add Cheese to Sauce: Lower the heat and stir in shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked beef mixture and drained pasta to the skillet with the cheese sauce. Toss everything together to coat the pasta well with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water to thin sauce if it becomes too thick.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Use whole or 2% milk for creamier sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or extra Parmesan cheese for added flavor and presentation.
