Description
Indulge in this creamy beef and bowtie pasta, a rich and flavorful dish that’s perfect for quick family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- Bowtie pasta
- Ground beef
- Cream cheese
- Beef broth
- Garlic powder
- Dried Italian herbs
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add bowtie pasta, and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef for 5-7 minutes, draining excess fat.
- Add Flavor: Mix in garlic powder and dried herbs while cooking the beef.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce heat, stir in cream cheese until melted, then add beef broth until smooth.
- Combine: Drain pasta (reserve some water) and toss with the sauce in the skillet.
- Finish: Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to replace ground beef with turkey or add veggies like spinach for extra nutrition. For a creamier sauce, add a splash of milk when reheating leftovers.