Description
This Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta is the ultimate comfort food—rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor. With tender ground beef, bowtie pasta, and a luscious parmesan cream sauce, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes for the perfect family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean recommended)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup beef broth
- 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (microbial-rennet)
- 1 ½ cups half and half (or whole milk)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Step: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Step: Stir in onion and garlic, cooking for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Step: Add Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika. Stir well and cook for 1 minute.
- Step: Melt butter into the mixture, then pour in beef broth. Scrape the bottom of the skillet for extra flavor and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Step: Stir in half and half and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Step: Meanwhile, cook bowtie pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- Step: Add the pasta into the creamy beef sauce. Toss gently to coat. If needed, use reserved pasta water to thin the sauce.
- Step: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version. Reheat leftovers with a splash of milk or broth to keep the sauce creamy. This recipe pairs beautifully with garlic bread or a fresh side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: creamy beef pasta, parmesan garlic beef, bowtie pasta, comfort food, 30 minute dinner