Creamy Ground Beef Bowtie Pasta with Mozzarella and Parmesan
Creamy Ground Beef Bowtie Pasta with Mozzarella and Parmesan is the ultimate comfort food that delights with its rich, velvety sauce and hearty ingredients. Tender bowtie pasta is combined with savory ground beef, gooey mozzarella, and nutty parmesan for a dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe promises an explosion of flavor that will have your family coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir well. Mix in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; let it simmer on low for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy. Toss in the cooked pasta until thoroughly coated.
- Serve immediately with grated parmesan sprinkled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg