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Beef and Bowtie Pasta with Alfredo Sauce

Beef and Bowtie Alfredo Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a 10 inch skillet over medium high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it into crumbles. Drain off excess fat.
  2. Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  3. Add beef broth, heavy cream, dry pasta, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once, until pasta is tender and liquid thickens.
  4. Remove from heat, fold in Parmesan, adjust salt and pepper, and serve topped with parsley.

Notes

The pasta will absorb sauce as it sits, so this dish is best served right out of the skillet. If you make it ahead, plan to add a little liquid when you reheat to bring back the creamy texture.