Description
Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta is a delightful comfort dish featuring tender bowtie pasta enveloped in a rich creamy sauce paired with savory ground beef. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook bowtie pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Beef and Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Reduce heat to low, stir in softened cream cheese until melted, then add heavy cream. Mix until smooth.
- Add Cheese and Spinach: Stir in grated Parmesan until melted into the sauce. If desired, add spinach just before serving.
- Combine Pasta with Sauce: Toss cooked pasta with the creamy mixture until well-coated.
- Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef. Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition. Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.