Description
Bowtie pasta with ground beef delivers a hearty Italian-inspired comfort meal that combines tender noodles with rich, seasoned meat. Pasta lovers will savor each delicious bite of this simple yet satisfying dinner that brings warmth and flavor to your table.
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
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
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, preparing for the ground beef.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles and seasoning with salt and black pepper. Cook until the meat browns completely and loses its pink color, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Add diced onions to the browned meat, sautéing until they become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic into the meat mixture, stirring quickly to prevent burning and release its aromatic essence.
- Pour diced tomatoes and tomato paste into the skillet, stirring to combine and create a rich, robust sauce.
- Sprinkle dried oregano and basil into the sauce, allowing the herbs to infuse their flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Drop bowtie pasta into the boiling water, cooking until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the beef sauce, gently tossing to ensure even coating and distribution.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and generously shower with grated parmesan cheese before serving hot.
Notes
- Pasta Selection: Choose high-quality bowtie (farfalle) pasta with ridged texture to help sauce cling better and enhance overall flavor absorption.
- Meat Preparation: Select ground beef with 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio for optimal juiciness and rich taste without excessive greasiness.
- Herb Intensity: Toast dried herbs briefly in the skillet before adding tomatoes to release deeper, more concentrated aromatics and elevate sauce complexity.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles or lentils for vegetarian version, ensuring equal protein content and maintaining similar texture profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg