Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add butter and garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
Keywords: Garlic Butter Bowtie Pasta, Ground Beef, Easy Pasta, Comfort Food, Quick Dinner