Description
Dive into comfort with this creamy beef and bowtie pasta, where hearty ground beef meets silky sauce over perfectly cooked pasta. Melded flavors and rich textures promise a satisfying meal that brings warmth to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
Carbohydrates:
- 12 ounces (340g) bowtie pasta (farfalle)
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups (150 grams) shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella
- ¼ cup (15 grams) chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Select a large cooking vessel and prepare bowtie pasta according to package guidelines, ensuring a perfectly tender texture. Once cooked, thoroughly drain and reserve.
- Preheat a spacious skillet with olive oil over medium-high temperature. Introduce ground beef and finely chopped onions, sautéing for approximately 6-7 minutes until meat browns and onions become translucent.
- Incorporate minced garlic and continue cooking briefly to release aromatic flavors, stirring consistently to prevent burning.
- Pour diced tomatoes with their natural juices, beef broth, and an array of seasonings including Italian herbs, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to gently simmer, permitting ingredients to harmonize for 5-6 minutes.
- Reduce cooking temperature to low, then carefully blend heavy cream into the mixture, warming thoroughly for 2-3 minutes to create a luxurious base.
- Gradually introduce shredded cheese, stirring methodically until the sauce transforms into a silky, uniform consistency without lumps.
- Fold reserved bowtie pasta into the creamy beef sauce, ensuring each pasta piece becomes completely enveloped in the rich, flavorful coating.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley across the top, creating a vibrant garnish that adds visual appeal and a subtle herbal note.
- Serve immediately while the pasta remains piping hot, offering a comforting and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For the most tender beef, choose ground beef with a slightly higher fat content like 80/20, which adds more flavor and helps keep the meat juicy during cooking.
- Create a quick flavor boost by letting the beef and tomato mixture simmer longer, allowing the spices to develop a deeper, richer taste profile.
- Prevent soggy pasta by cooking it just until al dente and adding it to the sauce right before serving, which helps maintain its perfect texture and prevents overcooking.
- Make this dish gluten-free by substituting regular bowtie pasta with chickpea or gluten-free pasta alternatives, ensuring everyone can enjoy this comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg