Description
Bowtie pasta brings hearty ground beef and melted cheese together in this comforting classic. Rich Italian-inspired flavors promise satisfaction for hungry families seeking a quick weeknight meal you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 12 oz (340 g) bowtie pasta
- 1 cup (100 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz/411 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Immerse bowtie pasta in rapidly boiling water, cooking until al dente. Drain and set aside, preserving the pasta’s perfect texture.
- Meat Foundation: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Introduce ground beef, browning comprehensively while fragmenting into fine crumbles, creating a rich and flavorful base.
- Aromatic Infusion: Incorporate finely diced onions and minced garlic into the sizzling meat mixture. Continue cooking until vegetables become translucent and release their enticing fragrance.
- Sauce Development: Pour diced tomatoes into the skillet, enhancing with Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Simmer gently, allowing flavors to intertwine and intensify.
- Creamy Transformation: Drizzle heavy cream into the bubbling sauce, stirring consistently until the mixture achieves a smooth, luxurious consistency that envelops the ingredients.
- Final Fusion: Carefully combine cooked pasta with the savory meat sauce, ensuring complete coating. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese generously, stirring until cheese melts into a creamy, irresistible blanket that promises a delectable culinary experience.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection: Cook bowtie pasta just shy of al dente to prevent mushiness when mixing with sauce, ensuring a delightful texture in every bite.
- Meat Browning Mastery: Drain excess fat after browning beef to prevent a greasy dish and concentrate the rich, meaty flavor.
- Cream Sauce Secret: Add heavy cream slowly and stir constantly to prevent separation and achieve a smooth, silky sauce consistency.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Remove skillet from heat when adding cheese to prevent overcooking, allowing it to melt gently and create a creamy, luxurious coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg