Ingredients
Scale
- 340g Farfalle pasta
- 450g ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and/or pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 240ml milk (whole or 2%)
- 100g shredded mozzarella
- 50g grated parmesan
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the Farfalle pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Before draining the pasta, reserve about 120ml (1/2 cup) of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes until the onion is softened. Season with Italian seasoning, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of flour over the mixture and stir for 2 to 3 minutes to form a roux.
- Slowly pour in 240ml of milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Let the mixture simmer for 3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the mozzarella and parmesan until the cheese is melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and beef mixture back into the skillet. Mix everything well.
- If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
- Serve the dish in bowls, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and additional parmesan. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
For a creamier sauce, you can add a splash of cream or cream cheese before adding the cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Beef, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg