Description
Beef and Bowtie Pasta with Alfredo Sauce is a comforting dish that elevates any dinner occasion. This creamy pasta combines savory ground beef with rich Alfredo sauce, enveloped by tender bowtie pasta, making it both a satisfying and flavorful meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe is a delightful way to impress your family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen. It’s quick to prepare and uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand, ensuring it’s as convenient as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Seasonings: onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper
- Garnish: chopped parsley, red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water; drain.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper; drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the beef; sauté until fragrant.
- Reduce heat; stir in Alfredo sauce, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Gently combine drained pasta with sauce in the skillet; toss to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and optional red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 49g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg