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A white bowl filled with creamy bowtie pasta, ground beef, Italian sausage, and fresh spinach in a garlic butter sauce.
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Creamy Garlic Butter Beef Bowtie Pasta with Italian Sausage & Spinach

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 780kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound farfalle (bowtie) pasta
  • 0.5 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 0.5 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook farfalle until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 0.5 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage together, breaking into crumbles, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a light simmer. Continue to cook for 4-5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
  • Whisk in the Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Add the fresh baby spinach to the sauce and stir for 1-2 minutes until just wilted.
  • Incorporate the cooked pasta into the skillet. Toss to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water in small increments if the sauce requires thinning.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.