Garlic Butter Bowtie Pasta with Beef
A delightful bowl of garlic butter bowtie pasta with seasoned beef, topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, bringing family together over a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving a bit of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden, about 1 minute.
- Add the ground beef, seasoning it with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excessive fat if necessary.
- Toss in the cooked bowtie pasta, ensuring it is coated in the garlic butter.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, adding reserved pasta water if necessary to create a creamy texture.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat over low flame with a splash of water or olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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