Description
Hearty Bowtie Pasta with Ground Beef delivers a comforting classic that blends robust flavors and tender pasta shapes. Savory beef and perfectly cooked noodles create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz (340 g) bowtie pasta (farfalle)
Meat:
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
Seasonings and Sauce:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, preparing to cook the bowtie pasta until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.
- While water heats, finely dice the onion and mince the garlic, setting aside for immediate use.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, allowing it to shimmer and become fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the beef until it browns thoroughly and releases its rich, savory juices, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Incorporate diced onions and garlic into the beef, sautéing until the onions become translucent and aromatic.
- Stir in tomato paste, creating a deep, concentrated flavor base for the sauce.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and beef broth, allowing the mixture to simmer and reduce for 5 minutes.
- Drain the cooked pasta, reserving a small amount of pasta water for potential sauce adjustment.
- Fold heavy cream into the beef mixture, creating a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Add dried oregano and basil, stirring to distribute the herbs evenly throughout the sauce.
- Gently combine the pasta with the beef sauce, ensuring each bowtie is generously coated.
- Plate the pasta, garnishing with freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately while the dish remains hot and the flavors are at their peak.
Notes
- Enhance pasta’s texture by cooking it just until al dente, ensuring a slight firmness that prevents mushiness.
- Reserve pasta water as a secret weapon to adjust sauce consistency, adding starchy liquid helps bind ingredients smoothly.
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat while maintaining rich, meaty flavor profile in the dish.
- Transform recipe into gluten-free version by substituting bowtie pasta with alternative grain or vegetable noodles like zucchini spirals or chickpea pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg