Garlic Butter Beef & Cheesy Bowtie Pasta
Garlic Butter Beef & Cheesy Bowtie Pasta is a delightful and comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This savory meal combines tender ground beef with rich garlic butter sauce and creamy cheeses, all enveloped in fun bowtie pasta. Not only is it quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, but it also delivers on flavor, making it a sure hit with both kids and adults alike. Serve it as a main course or alongside a salad for a complete meal that brings everyone to the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Lower the heat and add butter to the skillet with beef. Once melted, stir in minced garlic for about one minute.
- Pour in beef broth and simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine the cooked pasta into the skillet, toss well, and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top until melted.
- Remove from heat, garnish with Parmesan and fresh parsley, then serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg