Beef and Bowtie Pasta with Alfredo Sauce
This comforting and hearty Beef and Bowtie Pasta with Alfredo Sauce is the perfect weeknight meal for the whole family. Featuring browned ground beef, tender farfalle pasta, and a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce, this dish is indulgent, satisfying, and ready in just 30 minutes. It is a restaurant-quality meal made simple in one skillet, ensuring quick cleanup and maximum flavor that satisfies even the hungriest appetites.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: easy dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
2 cups Alfredo sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, sliced mushrooms, or fresh spinach
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
In a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked through, draining any excess fat as needed.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Reduce heat to medium and stir in the Alfredo sauce, heavy cream, onion powder, and Italian seasoning; bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce is smooth.
Fold the drained pasta into the skillet, tossing well to ensure every noodle is evenly coated in the sauce.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of milk or water to loosen the sauce. You can customize this dish by adding sautéed mushrooms or fresh baby spinach during the simmering step for extra nutrition.