Name: Indulgent Beef and Bowtie Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 pound Beef Sirloin or Stew Meat (Choose a tender cut for quick searing.); 8 ounces Bowtie Pasta (Farfalle) (Substitute with penne or rotini if desired.); 1 cup Heavy Cream (Forms the luxurious base of the sauce.); 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (Freshly grated for better taste.); 2 tablespoons Butter (Enhances richness.); 2-3 cloves Garlic (Minced.); Salt (to taste); Pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons Parsley (Freshly chopped for color.)

Description

A rich and creamy dish featuring tender seared beef sirloin and al dente bowtie pasta tossed in a luscious homemade Alfredo sauce, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Meat

1 pound Beef Sirloin or Stew Meat (Choose a tender cut for quick searing.)

Pasta

8 ounces Bowtie Pasta (Farfalle) (Substitute with penne or rotini if desired.)

Sauce

1 cup Heavy Cream (Forms the luxurious base of the sauce.)
1 cup Parmesan Cheese (Freshly grated for better taste.)
2 tablespoons Butter (Enhances richness.)
2-3 cloves Garlic (Minced.)

Seasonings & Garnish

Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons Parsley (Freshly chopped for color.)

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Instructions

Cook Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions, about 10-12 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sear Beef: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef chunks for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and keep warm.
Prepare Sauce Base: Lower heat to medium, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet. Add minced garlic, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add Cream: Slowly pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring well. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Incorporate Cheese: Stir in 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
Combine Beef and Sauce: Return beef to skillet, coating in the sauce. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
Toss with Pasta: Add the cooked bowtie pasta, toss well to combine, ensuring pasta is coated in sauce.
Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and texture.
Choose a tender beef cut like sirloin to ensure quick cooking and tenderness.
Do not overcook the pasta; al dente texture works best for this recipe.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste.
For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, though the sauce will be less rich.