Description
Looking for the ultimate easy dinner idea? This Creamy Ground Beef Bowtie Pasta with Mozzarella and Parmesan is the perfect answer! It’s rich, indulgent, and loaded with flavor—from tender bowtie pasta to hearty ground beef and a velvety cheese sauce. This quick dinner recipe is ready in under 40 minutes and perfect for those busy nights when you want comfort food fast. Whether you’re searching for easy recipes, family-friendly meals, or creamy pasta dishes, this one hits the spot every time.
Ingredients
12 oz bowtie pasta
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1½ cups heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
½ cup frozen peas or spinach
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bowtie pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
4. Stir in drained diced tomatoes and simmer for 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
5. Lower the heat and pour in heavy cream. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Gradually add mozzarella and parmesan, stirring until melted and smooth.
7. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water to thin sauce if needed.
8. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For the creamiest sauce, use freshly grated cheese instead of pre-shredded.
Don’t forget to reserve pasta water—it can save the sauce if it gets too thick.
Use low heat when adding cream and cheese to avoid curdling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (of 6)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, easy dinner, ground beef pasta, mozzarella, parmesan, bowtie pasta