Creamy Ground Beef Bowtie Pasta with Mozzarella and Parmesan
Dive into a warm, comforting bowl of Creamy Ground Beef Bowtie Pasta with Mozzarella and Parmesan. Tender bowtie pasta wraps itself in a luscious cream sauce, packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, savory ground beef, and melty cheeses that create the ultimate comfort food experience. This easy weeknight dinner is perfect for anyone craving quick dinner ideas, cheesy pasta recipes, or family-friendly meals that come together in under an hour.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot for Pasta
- Strainer
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped optional
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the bowtie pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes to combine flavors.
- Reduce the heat and stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Toss the cooked bowtie pasta in the sauce until fully coated.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Add a splash of milk or cream when reheating to keep the sauce creamy. Substitute ground turkey or sausage for a lighter or spicier twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 420mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 15mg
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