Description
A creamy and comforting pasta dish featuring ground beef, bowtie pasta, and a rich cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in beef broth and bring to a simmer. Pour in heavy cream, cheddar, Parmesan, and paprika. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the beef and sauce. Stir until the pasta is coated in the creamy mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the recipe by adding vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 640 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg