Creamy Garlic Beef Bowties in Parmesan Alfredo Sauce
Creamy Garlic Beef Bowties in Parmesan Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- as needed parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- as needed red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta thoroughly and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is fully browned. Drain any excess grease from the skillet and remove the cooked beef, setting it aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
In the same skillet (without cleaning), add the olive oil and butter. Heat over medium heat until the butter is melted. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Stir in the heavy cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Reduce the heat to low. Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stir continuously until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes to allow it to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Return the cooked ground beef and the drained bowtie pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta and beef are thoroughly coated in the creamy sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Remove the skillet from the heat and let the dish rest for 2 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley or red pepper flakes, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Garlic Beef Bowties in Parmesan Alfredo Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- as needed parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- as needed red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta thoroughly and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is fully browned. Drain any excess grease from the skillet and remove the cooked beef, setting it aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
In the same skillet (without cleaning), add the olive oil and butter. Heat over medium heat until the butter is melted. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Stir in the heavy cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Reduce the heat to low. Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stir continuously until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes to allow it to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Return the cooked ground beef and the drained bowtie pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta and beef are thoroughly coated in the creamy sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Remove the skillet from the heat and let the dish rest for 2 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley or red pepper flakes, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min