Description

This Cheesy Bowtie Pasta with Ground Beef is a hearty, flavorful one-pan dinner made with creamy cheese sauce, tender farfalle pasta, and seasoned ground beef. Perfect for cozy evenings or quick family meals, it comes together in under an hour and is always a hit at the table.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

12 oz farfalle (bowtie) pasta

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1/2 cup beef broth

1/2 small onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook farfalle pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant.
Stir in tomato paste. Cook 2-3 minutes. Add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning.
Pour in beef broth and deglaze the skillet. Simmer until slightly reduced.
Lower heat. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
Gradually add cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and sauce is creamy.
Add drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in sauce.
Stir in butter for extra richness. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner