Description
This Easy Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta is a quick ground beef dinner idea that combines tender farfalle pasta, savory beef, and a velvety cheese sauce. Perfect for family-friendly pasta dinners and weeknight comfort meals.
Ingredients
12 oz (340g) bowtie pasta (farfalle)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb (450g) ground beef
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups (480ml) beef broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
1 1/2 cups (150g) shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella
1/4 cup (15g) chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add ground beef and diced onion. Cook 5–7 minutes until beef is browned and onion is soft. Stir in garlic for the last minute.
3. Pour in diced tomatoes (with juice) and beef broth. Add Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
4. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream. Add shredded cheese and stir until the sauce is rich and smooth.
5. Toss in the cooked bowtie pasta until evenly coated in creamy beef sauce.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
This creamy ground beef pasta skillet is best served fresh, but leftovers keep up to 4 days in the fridge. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth or cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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