Description
Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the best of Italian cuisine to your dinner table. With tender beef simmered in a rich, creamy sauce and tossed with bowtie pasta, this recipe delivers satisfaction in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it’s both quick to prepare and easy to customize based on what’s in your pantry. You’ll love how the aromatic garlic and savory Parmesan cheese come together to create a delightful meal that will please family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup half and half (or whole milk)
- Bowtie pasta
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and brown it, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until the onion is translucent.
- Mix in Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika; sauté for an additional minute.
- Add butter and let it melt, then pour in beef broth, bringing it to a simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain once al dente.
- Stir in half and half (or whole milk) and Parmesan cheese into the skillet until combined.
- Toss cooked bowtie pasta with the creamy sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, incorporate vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. Adjust the spice level by adding more red pepper flakes for a kick.