Description
Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender ground beef with a rich, velvety sauce and perfectly cooked bowtie pasta. This comfort food favorite is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly satisfying, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special family dinners. The enchanting flavors of garlic and Parmesan meld beautifully, ensuring that every bite is bursting with savory goodness. Plus, with minimal cleanup required thanks to the one-skillet preparation method, you can spend more time enjoying your meal and less time in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup half and half (or whole milk)
- 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft.
- Mix in Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika.
- Incorporate butter and beef broth; simmer for a few minutes.
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Stir in half and half and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine cooked pasta with sauce; toss gently to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg