Description
Succulent beef mingles with tender bowtie pasta in this irresistible comfort dish that promises pure culinary delight. Rich flavors and creamy textures blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each comforting bite of this hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Pasta and Dairy:
- 1/2 pound (227 grams) bowtie pasta
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Canned Ingredients:
- 1 (14.5 ounces/411 grams) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (10.75 ounces/305 grams) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a spacious skillet, warm olive oil over medium temperature and thoroughly brown ground beef, fragmenting meat into small crumbles using a wooden spatula.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and aromatic, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Pour diced tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, and milk into the meat mixture, seasoning with dried oregano and freshly cracked black pepper. Allow mixture to gently simmer, stirring periodically for 12-15 minutes.
- Add bowtie pasta directly into the skillet, ensuring each piece becomes coated with the creamy sauce. Cook pasta until it reaches an al dente texture, typically 8-9 minutes.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the bubbling mixture, stirring until cheese melts completely and creates a rich, velvety consistency.
- Remove skillet from heat and let mixture rest for 2-3 minutes to allow sauce to thicken slightly. Serve immediately while steaming hot, garnishing with additional black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Customize meat selection by using lean ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version of the dish.
- Enhance vegetable content by adding diced bell peppers or spinach during the sautéing stage for extra nutrition.
- Opt for low-sodium cream of mushroom soup and milk to reduce overall salt intake and make the recipe more heart-friendly.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or mozzarella to create unique flavor profiles that suit personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 505 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg