Description
Creamy garlic butter beef bowtie pasta with Italian sausage and spinach is the ultimate comfort dish, combining rich flavor, velvety sauce, and hearty protein in one satisfying bowl. This easy weeknight dinner features tender pasta, a luxurious garlic cream sauce, and a touch of green from fresh spinach. Perfect for pasta lovers looking for a flavorful twist!
Ingredients
12 oz bowtie pasta
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage
4 cups fresh spinach
3 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the bowtie pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage until browned. Break apart and drain excess fat.
3. Lower heat to medium, add butter, and stir in the garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently. Bring to a simmer and add Parmesan cheese, stirring until sauce thickens.
5. Add the fresh spinach and stir until wilted. Return cooked pasta and meats to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly.
6. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for maximum flavor.
Don’t overcook the pasta; al dente is best for texture.
Add a splash of cream when reheating leftovers for a silky sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg