Description
Beef and Bowtie Pasta with Alfredo Sauce is the epitome of comfort food, combining tender ground beef, creamy Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked bowtie pasta for a delightful meal. This dish is not only quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights, but it’s also versatile enough for special occasions. The rich flavors and creamy texture ensure it will impress everyone at the table. Easy to customize with your favorite veggies or protein variations, this hearty pasta dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning; sauté until fragrant.
- Lower heat and add Alfredo sauce, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese; stir until smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- 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 (350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg