Description
Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta is a delightful comfort dish featuring tender beef and bowtie pasta in a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Bowtie pasta
- Ground beef
- Onion
- Garlic
- Cream cheese
- Beef broth
- Parmesan cheese
- Spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion in olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef and minced garlic; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula (6-8 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low, mix in cream cheese until melted, then gradually stir in beef broth for a smooth sauce.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted. If using spinach, add it now to wilt into the sauce.
- Combine the cooked bowtie pasta with the creamy sauce in the skillet, tossing well to coat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg