Description
Cheesy bowtie pasta with ground beef is a comforting dish that combines pasta, beef, and cheese in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet, cooking until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked pasta and cheese to the skillet. Mix until cheese is melted and everything is combined.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesy bowtie pasta with ground beef, pasta recipes, comfort food