Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta
Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender ground beef with a rich, creamy sauce that envelops perfectly cooked bowtie pasta. This dish is a delightful blend of flavors featuring aromatic garlic and savory Parmesan cheese, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With just one skillet required for preparation, this recipe offers both ease and deliciousness, ensuring you spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying your meal with family and friends. Elevate your dining experience with this crowd-pleaser that promises to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 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
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in chopped onion and garlic; cook until onion is translucent.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika; cook for an additional minute.
- Mix in butter, then pour in beef broth. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- Stir in half and half (or milk) and Parmesan cheese into the skillet until creamy.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; mix well.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg