Cheesy Beef and Bow Ties

Get ready to delight your taste buds with this comforting and hearty Cheesy Beef and Bow Ties recipe! This family-friendly dinner combines tender farfalle pasta, savory ground beef, and a velvety cheddar cheese sauce for a meal that's as delicious as it is satisfying. Highlighted by the warmth of Italian seasoning and aromatic sautéed onions and garlic, this dish offers a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights, it comes together in just 35 minutes and serves up to six. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of brightness, and enjoy a cheesy, creamy pasta dinner that’s sure to become a new favorite. Ideal for fans of easy pasta recipes, cheesy comfort food, and quick homemade meals!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz bow tie pasta (farfalle)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup milk
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bow tie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Push the beef to one side of the skillet and add the diced onion. Sauté the onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 4

Stir the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper into the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to combine the flavors.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux. Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook the mixture, whisking constantly, until it thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and creamy.

Step 7

Add the drained pasta and cheese sauce to the skillet with the beef mixture. Stir everything together until the pasta is thoroughly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1759.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3573.4

Total Fat 185.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 97.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 636.3mg	0%
Sodium 3549.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 312.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g	0%
Total Sugars 32.3g
Protein 187.1g	0%

Vitamin D 53.7IU	0%
Calcium 2044.1mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 2984.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.6%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 34.0%