Description
Bowtie pasta with ground beef offers a delightful culinary journey through hearty Italian-inspired comfort. Savory beef mingles with perfectly cooked pasta, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 1 lb bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
Sauce:
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat for the bowtie pasta.
- While water heats, warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for cooking ground beef.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles, and season with salt and black pepper. Cook until meat is completely browned and no pink remains, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic into the browned meat, sautéing until onions become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste into the meat mixture, stirring to combine. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and simmer the sauce for 10-12 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Drop bowtie pasta into boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-9 minutes.
- Drain pasta thoroughly, then return to the pot and immediately fold in the meat sauce, ensuring even coating.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and generously sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the top.
- Serve hot, directly from the pot, with additional parmesan on the side for extra garnishing.
Notes
- Prevent pasta from sticking by stirring occasionally during boiling and using a large pot with plenty of water.
- Enhance meat flavor by using high-quality ground beef with a bit more fat content for richer taste and juiciness.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting regular bowtie pasta with chickpea or lentil pasta for added protein and dietary flexibility.
- Reduce cooking time by using pre-chopped onions and jarred minced garlic, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg