Description
A heartwarming dish combining bowtie pasta with creamy sauce, savory beef, and gooey cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Once al dente, drain and set aside.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until the onion turns translucent.
- Brown the ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper, until it’s browned and crumbled.
- Introduce the heavy cream, stirring to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Melt the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked bowtie pasta, ensuring each piece is coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes when frying the beef. You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg