Creamy Beef Bowtie Pasta Skillet
Browned ground beef and bowtie pasta tossed in a smooth, creamy cheese sauce, all finished in one skillet.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Large pot
- Colander
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz bowtie pasta farfalle
- 1 lb ground beef with some fat for flavor
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 16 oz processed cheese loaf cubed
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup diced tomatoes optional
Instructions
Cooking
- Boil. Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package, then drain.
- Brown. Heat the oil in a large skillet, add the beef, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain the fat.
- Melt. Reduce the heat, add the cheese and milk, and stir until smooth.
- Combine. Fold in the pasta and the diced tomatoes, if using, and heat through.
- Rest. Let stand 2 minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
Substitutions: Use ground turkey for beef and penne for bowties.
Tips: Melt the cheese over low heat so the sauce stays smooth.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days and add milk when reheating.
Nutrition is calculated per serving without the optional tomatoes.