Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta Recipe
Indulge in this rich and flavorful Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta that combines tender ground beef, aromatic garlic, and savory Parmesan cheese in a creamy sauce tossed with bowtie pasta. A comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any day of the week!
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Pasta:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups beef broth
- 8 oz Bowtie Pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup half and half (or whole milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add ground beef, and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Saute Onion and Garlic: Add onion and garlic to the beef, cook until softened and fragrant.
- Season the Beef: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika. Cook for another minute.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Add butter, beef broth, simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Cook Pasta: Cook bowtie pasta separately according to package instructions, then set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in half and half, Parmesan cheese until creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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