Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring ground beef, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef and cook until browned, then drain any excess fat.
- Step 2: Add the chopped onion and garlic to the beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Step 3: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika, and cook for another minute.
- Step 4: Add butter to the skillet and melt, then pour in the beef broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Step 5: Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions in a separate pot, then drain and set aside.
- Step 6: Stir in the half and half and freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and melted.
- Step 7: Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Step 8: Add the cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Step 9: Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to adjust red pepper flakes for spice. Substitute half and half with milk or non-dairy alternatives for a lighter version. Pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, beef bowtie pasta, Parmesan garlic beef, family dinner, comforting meal