Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Cheddar Sauce
Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Cheddar Sauce is a comforting culinary delight that combines tender beef with creamy, cheesy goodness. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin or chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic butter
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt, pepper, onion powder, and smoked paprika, then sear until golden brown on all sides. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt garlic butter and scrape up browned bits. Add beef broth and simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and reduce heat to low, then add Velveeta cheese until melted. Follow by adding shredded cheeses until thickened.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and fold in the beef gently. Warm through for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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