Creamy Cheesy Beef and Corn Farfalle
Creamy Cheesy Beef and Corn Farfalle
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces farfalle pasta
- 1 teaspoon salt, for pasta water
For the Beef and Corn Mixture
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups canned corn, drained
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Cheese Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk, whole or 2%
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Cook the farfalle pasta according to package directions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped yellow onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet. Stir in the drained canned corn, chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
In a separate medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until it begins to thicken. Reduce heat to low.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Add the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese to the sauce. Stir continuously until all the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Add the cooked farfalle pasta and the beef and corn mixture to the cheese sauce. Stir gently to combine everything thoroughly, ensuring the pasta and beef are evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 1 min
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Creamy Cheesy Beef and Corn Farfalle
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces farfalle pasta
- 1 teaspoon salt, for pasta water
For the Beef and Corn Mixture
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups canned corn, drained
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Cheese Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk, whole or 2%
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Cook the farfalle pasta according to package directions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped yellow onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet. Stir in the drained canned corn, chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
In a separate medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until it begins to thicken. Reduce heat to low.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Add the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese to the sauce. Stir continuously until all the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Add the cooked farfalle pasta and the beef and corn mixture to the cheese sauce. Stir gently to combine everything thoroughly, ensuring the pasta and beef are evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 1 min