Description
Beef and Bowtie Pasta with Alfredo Sauce is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. Featuring tender ground beef enveloped in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce and tossed with delightful bowtie pasta, this dish is sure to please both kids and adults alike. In just 30 minutes, you can create a hearty meal that brings everyone together at the table. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the seasonings to suit your tastes. Enjoy a satisfying dinner that’s not only delicious but also simple to prepare!
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 garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef seasoned with salt, pepper, and onion powder. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning; sauté until fragrant.
- Lower heat and mix in Alfredo sauce, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Toss in cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to combine evenly.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg