Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of our Creamy Garlic Butter Beef Bowtie Pasta with Italian Sausage & Spinach. This delightful one-pan dish features tender bowtie pasta enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, complemented by savory ground beef and vibrant spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe is quick to prepare and packed with flavor, making it a go-to favorite for any occasion. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can bring restaurant-quality comfort food right to your dining table.
Ingredients
- 340g bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 225g ground beef
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Sauté minced garlic in melted butter in the skillet until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Mix in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Add fresh spinach, cooking until wilted.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce mixture, adding reserved pasta water if necessary for consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added vegetables, consider incorporating bell peppers or mushrooms alongside the meat. To make this dish dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.