Bowtie Pasta with Ground Beef: Easy Family Recipe for Comfort Cooking
Discover the delicious and easy recipe for Bowtie Pasta with Ground Beef that the whole family will love. Perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the beef mixture and stir to combine. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and cover until the cheese is melted.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes or fresh herbs.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Bowtie Pasta, Ground Beef, Family Recipe, Comfort Food