Description
Hearty Bowtie Pasta with Ground Beef brings classic comfort to your dinner table, blending rich meaty flavors with perfectly al dente pasta. Wholesome ingredients and simple preparation make this dish a delightful choice when you crave a satisfying meal that comes together quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
Dairy and Cream:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Parmesan cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquid and Tomato Base:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the bowtie pasta according to package guidelines, ensuring a perfectly al dente texture. Drain and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature. Introduce finely chopped onions and crushed garlic, sautéing until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate ground beef into the skillet, methodically crumbling the meat using a spatula. Continue cooking until the beef develops a rich, golden-brown color and is thoroughly cooked.
- Eliminate any accumulated excess fat from the meat to maintain a clean, robust flavor profile.
- Cascade diced tomatoes, beef broth, paprika, salt, and freshly ground pepper into the skillet. Allow the mixture to simmer gently, enabling the ingredients to meld and intensify their collective taste.
- Reduce the heat to a low setting. Stream heavy cream into the mixture, stirring continuously to create a smooth, velvety sauce.
- Gradually introduce shredded cheese, stirring until completely dissolved and creating a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Gently fold the reserved bowtie pasta into the beef sauce, ensuring each pasta piece is lavishly coated with the rich, creamy mixture.
- Warm the pasta through for an additional few minutes to marry the flavors completely.
- Transfer to serving plates and embellish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Control pasta doneness by tasting a piece before draining, ensuring it’s perfectly al dente without being too soft or hard.
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease, using a colander or paper towels to remove extra fat.
- Select high-quality cheese that melts smoothly, like sharp cheddar or mild mozzarella, for a creamy and rich sauce consistency.
- Adjust cream and broth quantities based on desired sauce thickness, adding gradually to achieve perfect texture and coating for the pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg