Description
A comforting and delightful dish featuring bowtie pasta with ground beef in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes with chilies, undrained
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the can of Rotel tomatoes with chilies (undrained) and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the remaining 1 tbsp of butter and melt. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese melts into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta in the creamy beef sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, use plant-based meat and coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, garlic, beef, creamy, Italian, comfort food