Beef and Bowtie Pasta Recipe
This Beef and Bowtie Pasta Recipe brings together tender ground beef and perfectly cooked bowtie pasta in a rich, flavorful sauce.
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Large skillet or pan
- Wooden Spoon
- Colander (for draining)
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
- Boil water in large pot.
- Add pasta and cook per package directions.
- Heat oil in large skillet.
- Add ground beef to hot skillet.
- Cook beef until completely browned.
- Add diced onion to beef.
- Cook onion until soft and clear.
- Add minced garlic to mixture.
- Cook garlic for one minute only.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with juice.
- Add beef broth to the pan.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper.
- Let sauce simmer for ten minutes.
- Drain cooked pasta in colander.
- Mix pasta with beef sauce.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- Don't overcook the pasta - keep it slightly firm
- Drain beef fat for a healthier dish
- Let sauce simmer to develop deeper flavors
- Add cheese on top for extra richness
- Use lean ground beef for best results