Beef and Bowtie Pasta Alfredo (Printable Version)

Beef and bowtie pasta blend in creamy Alfredo sauce for a hearty, delicious dish, perfect for family dinners.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
02 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
03 - 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
04 - 1 cup heavy cream
05 - ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
11 - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
02 - In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, seasoning with salt, pepper, and onion powder. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the beef, sauté until fragrant.
04 - Reduce heat to low and add Alfredo sauce, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy.
05 - Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
06 - Garnish with fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes. Serve hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Perfect for busy nights because it comes together in about thirty minutes
  • Uses ingredients you likely have in your pantry and fridge
  • Creamy and savory from the Alfredo and Parmesan but still balanced with fresh parsley
  • Kid friendly and always a hit at gatherings
02 -
  • High protein and satisfying from the ground beef
  • Creamy without being too heavy thanks to the balance of sauce and pasta
  • Great for meal prep as it reheats well and pairs with many sides
03 -
  • Always reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency
  • Grate your own Parmesan for the most melt and flavor
  • Stir the sauce constantly when adding cheese to avoid clumps or graininess
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