Description
Garlic Butter Bowtie Pasta with Beef is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender bowtie pasta with a rich garlic butter sauce and perfectly browned beef. This simple yet flavorful dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, promising to impress everyone at your table. Each bite is a delightful blend of savory flavors that warms both the heart and soul, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking apart with a spatula (about 5-7 minutes).
- 3. Add garlic and butter: Lower heat slightly, add minced garlic and butter to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- 4. Season: Sprinkle in oregano, salt, and pepper, stirring well to combine (cook for another 2 minutes).
- 5. Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet with the beef mixture; toss gently to coat evenly (heat through for about 3-4 minutes).
- 6. Finish: Remove from heat, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, and give it one last toss before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg