Description
Creamy beef bowtie pasta alfredo sauce brings Italian comfort to dinner tables with rich, cheesy goodness. Hearty pasta and tender beef create a luxurious meal you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Pasta:
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta (farfalle)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil at high heat. Immerse bowtie pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until perfectly tender yet retaining a slight bite. Drain thoroughly without rinsing to maintain sauce adhesion.
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium temperature. Introduce ground beef and fragment with a wooden utensil. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until meat transforms from pink to rich brown, eliminating excess grease.
- Incorporate minced garlic into the browned beef. Stir continuously for approximately 1 minute, ensuring aromatic release without scorching.
- Stream heavy cream and beef broth into the skillet, blending seamlessly with meat and garlic. Allow liquid to reach a gentle simmer, reducing for 5 minutes while developing a subtle thickening consistency.
- Lower heat and progressively integrate Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Whisk consistently until cheese melts completely, creating a velvety smooth sauce. Season with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper to elevate flavor profile.
- Transfer cooked pasta into the creamy beef mixture. Gently fold until each pasta piece becomes luxuriously coated. Permit brief 2-3 minute integration to allow flavor absorption and sauce penetration.
- Remove from heat and plate immediately. Optional: Sprinkle fresh parsley and provide additional Parmesan for individualized garnishing preferences.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a cleaner, more balanced sauce.
- Consider using whole wheat bowtie pasta for added fiber and a nutty flavor profile.
- Reserve a small amount of pasta water to help adjust sauce consistency if needed during cooking.
- Try different cheese combinations like sharp cheddar or fontina for unique taste variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg