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garlic butter bowtie pasta with beef a comfort food classic youll crave again and again
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Garlic-Butter Bowtie Pasta combines tender beef sirloin, a luscious garlic-butter sauce, and a crunchy walnut-ginger crumble for a flavorful and satisfying meal. It’s surprisingly easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 300 g (10.5 oz) Bowtie Pasta (Uncooked): For fun shape and sauce-holding ability.
- 250 g (9 oz) Beef Sirloin, Thin Strips: Provides tenderness and quick cooking.
- 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced: Essential for aromatic flavor.
- 60 g (4 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter, Divided: Controls saltiness and used in sauce & crumble.
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil: Healthy fat for sautéing.
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves, Chopped: Adds earthy aroma.
- 30 g (1 oz) Walnut Halves, Coarsely Chopped: Provides crunch and nutty flavor.
- 1 tsp Fresh Ginger, Finely Grated: Brings warm, spicy flavor.
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest: Adds bright, citrusy note.
- 30 g (1 oz) Parmesan Cheese, Grated (Optional): Adds salty, umami flavor.
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, Chopped: Provides fresh flavor and color.
- Salt and Pepper, to Taste: Crucial for seasoning.
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until *al dente*, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Sauté the Beef: Sear beef strips until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Create the Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, add thyme & ginger, and pasta water.
- Combine: Toss pasta with sauce and beef, adding more pasta water if needed.
- Make Crumble: Toast walnuts and ginger in butter until golden.
- Plate & Garnish: Serve with crumble, Parmesan, and parsley.
Notes
Reserving pasta water is key to creating a creamy, emulsified sauce. Feel free to substitute beef, pasta, or walnuts based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg