Description
Garlic Butter Bowtie Pasta with Beef is a comforting and flavorful dish that transforms any weeknight dinner into a delightful culinary experience. This quick and easy recipe features al dente bowtie pasta enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, complemented by tender ground beef and fresh parsley. Perfect for family meals or entertaining guests, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, adding salt generously. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Lower the heat and add minced garlic to the skillet with the beef; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in the butter until melted.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the beef mixture, tossing gently to coat with the garlic butter sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley over the pasta before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (280g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg