Description
Indulge in a restaurant-quality meal right at home with this Garlic Butter Bowtie Pasta with Beef. This elegant yet simple dish combines tender, pan-seared beef sirloin with silky farfalle pasta, all coated in a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this high-protein comfort food comes together in under 30 minutes, offering a savory and satisfying dining experience that is sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup beef broth (low sodium)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook bowtie pasta until al dente.
Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season beef strips with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then sear in the skillet for 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.
Melt the butter in the same skillet and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
Pour in the beef broth, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
Add the cooked pasta and seared beef back into the skillet, tossing to coat.
Add reserved pasta water if necessary to achieve a glossy sauce consistency.
Top with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Ensure the beef is sliced against the grain to guarantee tenderness. For an extra kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes during the garlic sautéing step. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg