Description
A creamy, cheesy, and satisfying one-skillet pasta dinner featuring savory ground beef, tender bowtie pasta, and a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Bowtie Pasta:
- 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (divided: 2 for beef, 2 for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole or 2% milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Brown the Beef: Cook ground beef in a skillet with olive oil, onion, garlic, and seasonings until browned, then set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Melt butter in the skillet, add garlic, whisk in flour, then slowly pour in milk, simmer until thickened.
- Add the Cheese: Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted.
- Combine Everything: Mix beef, pasta, and sauce together.
- Serve and Garnish: Top with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider adding sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- Fresh-grated cheese is recommended for better melting.
- When reheating leftovers, add a splash of milk or butter for creaminess.
- This dish is great for meal prep—portion into containers for easy lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ to 2 cups
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
