Beef and Bow Ties Pasta

A simple tossed dish of bow tie pasta, ground beef, and chopped fresh tomatoes gets a flavor boost from fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 287 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 ½ cups bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
• 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow-tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain off excess fat. Stir in garlic and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Place the bow-tie pasta into a large serving dish, and pour the ground beef mixture over the pasta. Sprinkle on the chopped basil. Toss lightly to combine, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.