Garlic Butter Beef Pasta (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta and Beef Mixture

01 - 1/2 teaspoon optional chili flakes
02 - Salt and black pepper as needed
03 - 1 pound (450g) ground beef
04 - 2 tablespoons of olive oil
05 - 1 small onion, diced finely
06 - 2 minced garlic cloves
07 - 1 teaspoon of mixed Italian herbs
08 - 12 oz (340g) farfalle (bowtie-shape) pasta

→ Saucy Garlic Butter

09 - 1/2 cup (50g) Parmesan, freshly grated
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
11 - 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella
12 - 1 tablespoon regular flour
13 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
14 - 3 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
15 - 1 cup (240ml) whole milk

# Instructions:

01 - Cook the pasta to ‘al dente’, saving half a cup of the cooking water before draining it.
02 - Sauté ground beef in oil, toss in onions, garlic, and seasonings. Cook till onions soften.
03 - Melt butter with minced garlic, stir in flour, whisk in milk and let it thicken.
04 - Add in both cheeses until melted. Toss in beef and pasta, mixing well. Use pasta water to loosen, if it’s dry.
05 - Top with more Parmesan and parsley if you like.

# Notes:

01 - Swap in ground chicken or turkey instead of beef.
02 - Try adding mushrooms or spinach for more veggies.
03 - Keeps well in the fridge for up to three days.

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