Description
Beef and Bowtie Pasta with Alfredo Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that brings together succulent ground beef, rich Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked bowtie pasta. This creamy dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes from start to finish—but also versatile enough to impress at both casual weeknight dinners and special occasions. The combination of flavors and textures ensures a satisfying meal for everyone at the table. Plus, it’s easily customizable; feel free to add your favorite vegetables or switch up the pasta type.
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 minced garlic
- Seasonings: onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
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, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning; sauté until fragrant.
- Reduce heat and stir in Alfredo sauce, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce mixture; toss gently to coat. Use reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg