Description
Enjoy a creamy and comforting Beef and Bowtie Pasta with Alfredo Sauce. This recipe combines tender ground beef, perfectly cooked bowtie pasta, and a rich, homemade or store-bought Alfredo sauce. It’s a quick and easy meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for extra creaminess)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook until al dente, following the package instructions (typically 10-12 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Remove excess grease if necessary.
- Sauté Garlic and Build Flavor: Add minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Sprinkle in Italian seasoning and stir to combine.
- Prepare the Alfredo Sauce: Reduce the heat to low. Pour in the Alfredo sauce and heavy cream, stirring well. Add grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy sauce and beef mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to warm through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if using. Serve hot, with extra Parmesan cheese on the side if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
- Paprika can add a smoky flavor.
- Cooked bacon crumbles provide extra richness.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- If the Alfredo sauce becomes too thick, add more pasta water to thin it out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg