Cheesy Beef and Bow Ties
Get ready to delight your taste buds with this comforting and hearty Cheesy Beef and Bow Ties recipe! This family-friendly dinner combines tender farfalle pasta, savory ground beef, and a velvety cheddar cheese sauce for a meal that's as delicious as it is satisfying. Highlighted by the warmth of Italian seasoning and aromatic sautéed onions and garlic, this dish offers a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights, it comes together in just 35 minutes and serves up to six. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of brightness, and enjoy a cheesy, creamy pasta dinner that’s sure to become a new favorite. Ideal for fans of easy pasta recipes, cheesy comfort food, and quick homemade meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bow tie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Push the beef to one side of the skillet and add the diced onion. Sauté the onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Stir the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper into the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to combine the flavors.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux. Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook the mixture, whisking constantly, until it thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and creamy.
Add the drained pasta and cheese sauce to the skillet with the beef mixture. Stir everything together until the pasta is thoroughly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
625 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.2 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 554 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 341 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 432 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
