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A finished dish of beef and bowtie pasta mixed with beef and sauce, garnished with chopped parsley and grated cheese.

Beef And Bowtie Pasta

A creamy, one-pan ground beef and bowtie pasta dinner that’s fast, comforting, and kid-approved. Ideal for busy weeknights and better as leftovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 585
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb Ground beef - 80/20 preferred for flavor
  • 12 oz Bowtie pasta - Dry uncooked
  • 1 Onion - Small diced
  • 3 Garlic cloves - Minced
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes - 14.5 oz with juice
  • 2 cup Beef broth - Can sub chicken or veggie broth
  • 1 cup Heavy cream - For creamy texture
  • 1½ cup Mozzarella cheese - Shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese - Grated
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt - Or to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes - Optional for heat
For Cooking & Garnish
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil - For sautéing
  • Fresh basil - Optional for garnish
  • Fresh parsley - Optional for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet with lid (12-inch recommended)
  • 1 Wooden spoon/spatula (For stirring)
  • 1 Measuring cups (For liquids and cheese)
  • 1 Can opener (For diced tomatoes)
  • 1 Cheese grater (For Parmesan and mozzarella)

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in olive oil until no longer pink. Drain most of the fat.
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  2. Sauté onions and garlic, then add seasonings to bloom the flavors.
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  3. Stir in diced tomatoes and beef broth. Add dry bowtie pasta and stir.
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  4. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender. Stir occasionally.
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  5. Stir in heavy cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan until creamy and melted.
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  6. Taste and season again if needed. Garnish with herbs and let rest briefly.

Nutrition

Serving: 375gCalories: 585kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1020IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 260mgIron: 3.8mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation

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