Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta
Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta is a delightful comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to the dinner table. This rich, creamy dish features tender beef mingled with perfectly cooked bowtie pasta, all enveloped in a luscious garlic Parmesan sauce. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or a family gathering centerpiece, this easy-to-make recipe is bound to become a favorite. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this savory pasta in no time, making it perfect for busy evenings or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 5–6 cloves minced garlic
- 1 small finely chopped onion
- 3 cups beef broth
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup half-and-half (or whole milk)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika; cook for an additional minute.
- Melt butter in the skillet and pour in beef broth; bring to a simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Stir half-and-half and Parmesan cheese into the sauce until creamy.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; mix well.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg