Description
Hearty beef and bowtie pasta with alfredo sauce brings comfort to dinner tables across North America. Creamy cheese sauce and tender beef create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef sirloin, sliced thin
Pasta:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) bowtie pasta
Sauce and Cheese Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) mushrooms, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare bowtie pasta according to package directions at a rolling boil, then drain and reserve.
- Sear beef slices in a hot skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and melt butter, then add minced garlic and sauté until aromatic, about 30-45 seconds.
- Incorporate mushrooms into the skillet, cooking until they release moisture and turn tender, roughly 2-3 minutes.
- Create the Alfredo sauce by whisking heavy cream and milk together, then gradually blend in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
- Reintroduce browned beef slices into the creamy sauce, ensuring even coating and heating through.
- Gently fold drained pasta into the sauce, tossing carefully to distribute ingredients uniformly.
- Add fresh spinach and allow it to wilt naturally from the residual heat, approximately 1 minute.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately, optional: sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top for extra richness.
Notes
- Customize pasta thickness by choosing different bowtie pasta sizes for varied texture and visual appeal.
- Opt for lean beef cuts like sirloin or tenderloin to reduce fat content while maintaining rich protein levels.
- Create a gluten-free version by using alternative pasta made from chickpea or rice flour and ensuring Parmesan is certified gluten-free.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for increased fiber and micronutrient content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 670 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg