Homemade Beef Bowtie Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce
A delightful dish that combines rich flavors and comforting textures with bowtie pasta, creamy Alfredo sauce, and seasoned ground beef.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 ounces Bowtie Pasta Cooked to al dente.
Meat
- 1 pound Ground Beef Lean ground beef preferred.
Sauce
- 1 cup Heavy Cream For creamy texture.
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best flavor.
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For sautéing garlic.
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor.
Seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning For added flavor.
Garnish
- to taste Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish.
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bowtie pasta and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- 2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3. Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- 4. Reduce heat to low, pour in heavy cream, and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- 5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- 6. Toss in the drained pasta, coating it well with the sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- 8. Serve hot, optionally with a side salad or garlic bread.
Notes
This dish can be customized with vegetables or different cheeses for variations.