Description
A delicious dish of bowtie pasta coated in rich garlic butter, combined with juicy ground beef and topped with melting cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 tablespoons garlic butter
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Toss in garlic butter with the cooked beef, stirring until melted and evenly mixed.
- Gently fold the cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing thoroughly.
- Sprinkle in shredded cheese and continuously stir until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Opt for lean ground beef and cook pasta al dente for best results. Feel free to mix in your favorite veggies for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg