Description
Garlic Butter Bowtie Pasta with Beef is a comforting pasta dish featuring tender farfalle tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with savory ground beef, parmesan, and parsley. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
1 lb ground beef
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Push beef to the side and add butter. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant.
4. Add pasta to the skillet and toss with beef and garlic butter.
5. Stir in parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper.
6. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor and meltability.
Reserve some pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: garlic butter pasta, bowtie pasta with beef, easy pasta dinner, weeknight pasta recipes, beef pasta recipe