Description
Garlic Butter Bowtie Pasta with Ground Beef is a comforting and flavorful dinner! Tender bowtie pasta is tossed in garlic butter and combined with savory ground beef for a quick and delicious meal the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, and cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Pour in beef broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with beef and garlic butter.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine or a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce to the beef.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Serve with garlic bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American