Description

If you’re looking for a hearty, comforting, and totally satisfying meal, this Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta with Alfredo Sauce checks every box. With tender bowtie pasta smothered in a rich, cheesy Alfredo sauce and savory ground beef, it’s the perfect combo of elegance and indulgent comfort. Whether you’re after quick dinner ideas, an easy recipe for a crowd, or cozy food ideas for weeknights, this dish delivers. The silky sauce hugs every twist of pasta while the beef adds bold, satisfying flavor. It’s the kind of dish that makes you feel like you’re indulging in something special, with minimal effort.

Ingredients

12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
1 lb ground beef (80/20 for flavor)
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook bowtie pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil or butter. Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir. Let it warm slightly, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Add Alfredo sauce to the pan and stir well. Let simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
Return beef to the skillet, then add cooked pasta. Toss everything together until well coated. Add pasta water a bit at a time if needed to loosen the sauce.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes