Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Cheddar Sauce
Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Cheddar Sauce is a comforting, creamy dish that combines tender beef with bowtie pasta, all enveloped in a rich cheddar sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe is designed to please even the pickiest eaters. Ready in just 30 minutes, it offers a delightful blend of flavors that’s both satisfying and adaptable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin or chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic butter (or regular butter with minced garlic)
- 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
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season and sear the beef until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat and add garlic butter to the skillet, melting it while scraping up browned bits.
- Add beef broth and simmer for 2 minutes before stirring in heavy cream.
- Incorporate Velveeta until melted, then add cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Mix in cooked pasta and return the beef to warm through.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg