Description
If you’re craving a quick, comforting dinner that’s rich, creamy, and loaded with cheese, this Creamy Ground Beef Bowtie Pasta with Mozzarella and Parmesan will steal the show. It’s a cozy skillet meal that combines tender farfalle pasta with seasoned ground beef, luscious cream, and a melted blend of mozzarella and Parmesan. Perfect for busy weeknights, casual dinners, or next-day lunches, this recipe is one of those irresistible easy recipes you’ll return to again and again. Great for quick dinners, comfort food lovers, and anyone seeking satisfying dinner ideas or family-friendly food ideas.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups bowtie pasta (farfalle), uncooked
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
2. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
5. Stir heavy cream into the skillet. Simmer gently.
6. Add mozzarella and Parmesan, stirring until melted and creamy.
7. Toss cooked pasta into the skillet and coat well.
8. Simmer for 2 more minutes, garnish with extra Parmesan, and serve hot.
Notes
Make sure not to overcook the pasta—al dente holds best in creamy sauces.
For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of butter with the cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy pasta, beef pasta, comfort food, weeknight meals