Beef and Bowtie Pasta with Alfredo Sauce
A comforting and creamy dish combining tender bowtie pasta, savory ground beef, and rich Alfredo sauce, perfect for family dinners or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Pasta and Meat
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20) for best flavor
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Seasonings
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large pot of salted water, cook the bowtie pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, seasoning it with salt, pepper, and onion powder. Drain excess fat as needed.
- Stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the beef. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Reduce the heat to low. Pour in the Alfredo sauce, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if you like a bit of heat.
Notes
For a healthier option, use whole wheat pasta or plant-based ground beef. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat with a splash of heavy cream or pasta water.