Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta
Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta is a delectable dish that promises to be a hit at your dinner table. This comforting and satisfying meal features tender ground beef simmered with aromatic garlic, all enveloped in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce that clings beautifully to bowtie pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this one-skillet recipe not only delivers on flavor but also simplifies cleanup, making it an ideal choice for families.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- 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
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups beef broth
- 8 oz Bowtie Pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika; cook for another minute.
- Add butter until melted, then pour in beef broth and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions in a separate pot; drain.
- Stir half and half and Parmesan into the sauce until creamy.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce until well-coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg