Creamy Cheesy Beef Bowtie Pasta Recipe
This is a rich, comforting pasta dish made with ground beef, a creamy cheese sauce, and bowtie pasta (farfalle). It’s quick, filling, and perfect for a family dinner.
🛒 Ingredients
- 300–400 g Bowtie Pasta (Farfalle)
- 250–300 g Ground Beef
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cream (optional but makes it richer)
- 1 to 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp paprika or chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp oregano or Italian seasoning
🍝 Instructions
1. Cook the pasta
- Boil water with salt
- Cook bowtie pasta until al dente
- Drain and set aside (reserve a little pasta water)
2. Cook the beef
- Heat oil in a pan
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft
- Add ground beef
- Cook until browned and fully cooked
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika
3. Make the creamy sauce
- Lower the heat
- Add milk and cream to the beef
- Stir well and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes
- Add cheddar cheese gradually, stirring until melted and smooth
👉 If sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water.
4. Combine everything
- Add cooked bowtie pasta into the sauce
- Mix until pasta is fully coated
- Let it cook together for 1–2 minutes
🧀 Serving Suggestions
- Top with extra cheese
- Sprinkle parsley or chili flakes
- Serve hot with garlic bread or salad
🔥 Tips for Best Taste
- Use freshly grated cheese (melts better)
- Don’t overcook pasta (it should stay firm)
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for deeper creamy flavor
- For extra richness, mix mozzarella with cheddar
If you want, I can also:
- make a baked version (cheesy pasta bake)
- convert it into a restaurant-style recipe
- or give a low-calorie version
