Creamy Beef Bowtie

Last updated on January 17th, 2026

Pasta is always a favorite at our house! It’s something the whole family enjoys and it’s usually really easy to make! This Creamy Beef Bowtie was cheesy, creamy, and it gives a sort of cheeseburger vibe! I’m always looking for new ways to use ground beef and this recipe turned out so good! The cheese sauce really brings a comfort feel to this dish; and there was even a bit of spice which we loved!

Did you know?

Cheese sauces have been around a long time, far longer than mac and cheese has existed! This delicious sauce dates all the way back to medieval times! The classic cheese sauce is also actually French! Isn’t that interesting?!

What ingredients do I need to make this Creamy Beef Bowtie?

For the cheese sauce:

Milk
Shredded Cheddar
Shredded Mozzarella
Flour
Butter
Salt
Ground Mustard
Black Pepper

For the pasta:

Ground Beef
Bowtie Pasta
Frozen Corn
Beef Broth
Onion
Garlic
Worcestershire
Italian Seasoning
Salt
Chili Powder
Black Pepper

For serving:

Parmesan
Parsley

How do I make it?

To make the pasta and build the Creamy Beef Bowtie:

In a large pot of salted water, cook pasta to package instructions. Next, in a large skillet on medium, brown beef, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Stir occasionally and cook until no longer pink, then drain beef and set aside until ready to use.

Next, place the same skillet on medium-low, add onion and cook a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. When pasta is done, drain and set aside. Add beef back to the skillet with onion and garlic, then add all other pasta ingredients besides the cooked pasta. Turn heat to low, stir to combine.

To make the cheese sauce:

Next, using that same pasta pot, melt butter on medium. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly until a roux forms. Slowly pour in milk, keep whisking, then add cheese and cheese sauce spices. Stir and remove from heat when cheese has melted.

To serve:

Pour pasta and cheese sauce into beef mixture and stir well to combine. Heat on low for a few minutes until warmed throughout. Serve Creamy Beef Bowtie with fresh parmesan and parsley! Enjoy!

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Creamy Beef Bowtie

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Pasta is always a favorite at our house! It’s something the whole family enjoys and it’s usually really easy to make! This Creamy Beef Bowtie was cheesy, creamy, and it gives a sort of cheeseburger vibe! I’m always looking for new ways to use ground beef and this recipe turned out so good! The cheese sauce really brings a comfort feel to this dish; and there was even a bit of spice which we loved!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 640 kcal

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Ingredients

  

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For the cheese sauce:

• 1 ½ cups milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 3 tbsp flour
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground mustard
• ¼ tsp black pepper

For the pasta:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 12 oz bowtie pasta cooked to package instructions
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• ½ a yellow onion diced
• 1 cup frozen corn thawed
• ¼ cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Optional garnishes:

• parmesan freshly shredded
• parsley minced

Instructions

 

To cook the pasta and build the creamy beef bowtie:

• In a large pot of salted water, cook pasta to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet on medium, brown beef, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Stir occasionally and cook until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Drain beef and set aside.
• Place the same skillet on medium-low, add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. When onions are translucent, add garlic. Cook a minute, until fragrant.
• Add beef back to the skillet with onion and garlic, then add all other pasta ingredients besides the cooked pasta. Turn heat to low, stir to combine.

To make the cheese sauce:

• Next, using that same pasta pot, melt butter on medium. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly until a roux forms.
• Slowly pour in milk, keep whisking, then add cheese and all the cheese sauce spices. Stir and remove from heat when cheese has melted.

To serve:

• Pour pasta and cheese sauce into beef mixture, stir well to incorporate. Heat on low for 2-3 minutes until warmed throughout.
• Serve Creamy Beef Bowtie with fresh parmesan and parsley!

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 32gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1180mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2.8mg

Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide

Keyword Cheese Sauce, Cheesy Pasta, Easy Pasta, Ground Beef Recipes, Pasta Recipes with Ground Beef

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