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Creamy beef and bowtie pasta coated in rich Alfredo sauce, topped with fresh parsley and served in a white bowl on a marble countertop.

Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta

This creamy beef and bowtie pasta recipe combines ground beef with rich alfredo sauce for ultimate comfort food dinner. Easy creamy beef and bowtie pasta delivers restaurant-quality flavors using one skillet and simple pantry ingredients perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Ground beef 80/20 blend preferred
  • 12 oz Bowtie pasta Farfalle shape
  • 1 cup Heavy cream For alfredo sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted preferred
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced fresh
  • 1 medium Yellow onion Diced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Dried herb blend
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 0.25 cup Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet For cooking beef and sauce
  • 1 Large pot For boiling pasta
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring and breaking up beef
  • 1 Cheese Grater For fresh parmesan
  • 1 Colander For draining pasta

Method
 

  1. Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain
  2. Cook ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly
  3. Add diced onions to beef and cook until softened and translucent
  4. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking until fragrant
  5. Remove excess fat from skillet and season with salt and pepper
  6. Add butter to beef mixture and reduce heat to medium-low
  7. Pour in heavy cream slowly while stirring constantly
  8. Bring to gentle simmer, stirring frequently for smooth consistency
  9. Gradually add parmesan cheese, whisking until melted and incorporated
  10. Continue cooking until sauce coats the back of spoon
  11. Add cooked pasta to skillet and toss until completely coated
  12. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately while hot

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.