Description
Comforting creamy beef and bowtie pasta brings Italian-inspired flavors to your dinner table with rich, hearty goodness. Quick weeknight meals become extraordinary when you combine tender beef, perfectly cooked pasta, and a silky sauce that satisfies hunger and delights taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta and Base Ingredients:
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook bowtie pasta until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature. Sauté diced onions until translucent and softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence. Introduce ground beef to the skillet and brown completely, breaking meat into fine crumbles.
- Carefully drain accumulated fat from the meat mixture, ensuring a clean cooking surface.
- Pour beef broth into the skillet and allow to simmer, creating a rich liquid base for the sauce.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and incorporate heavy cream, stirring smoothly. Gradually blend cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until fully melted and sauce reaches a velvety consistency.
- Sprinkle paprika to enhance the sauce’s depth and complexity. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Gently fold cooked pasta into the creamy beef mixture, ensuring each pasta piece is luxuriously coated.
- Transfer to serving dishes and garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Choose whole wheat or gluten-free bowtie pasta for a healthier alternative that doesn’t compromise taste or texture.
- Opt for lean ground beef or ground turkey to reduce overall fat content while maintaining rich flavor profile.
- Consider adding vegetable mix like diced bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition and color contrast in the creamy sauce.
- Use lactose-free cheese and cream options to make this recipe suitable for dairy-sensitive individuals without losing the decadent creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg