Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Beef and Bowtie Pasta with Alfredo Sauce. This delightful dish features tender ground beef enveloped in a creamy, rich Alfredo sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked bowtie pasta. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this quick and satisfying meal is sure to impress your family and guests alike. With a prep time of just 30 minutes, you can easily whip up this hearty dish any night of the week. Customize it to suit your taste by adding your favorite vegetables or swapping proteins. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs, for a comforting dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie 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
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the skillet; sauté until fragrant.
- Reduce heat and stir in the Alfredo sauce, heavy cream, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet; mix well to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg