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Garlic Butter Bowtie Pasta with Ground Beef

A delicious and hearty dish featuring bowtie pasta tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with savory ground beef.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Beef
  • 12 oz bowtie pasta uncooked
  • 1 lb ground beef preferably lean
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Prepare the Beef
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Season with salt and black pepper, then drain excess fat if necessary.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, reduce heat to low and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  2. Stir in the melted butter and chopped parsley, mixing well.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet with the garlic butter sauce and ground beef. Toss to combine thoroughly.
  2. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.

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