Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta
A quick and creamy garlic pasta dish with ground beef and bowtie pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 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 (farfalle)
- 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
Instructions
- Heat 3 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 lb ground beef and cook until browned, draining excess fat.
- Stir in the finely chopped onion and minced garlic; cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika; cook for about 1 minute.
- Add butter; let it melt then pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- While sauce reduces, cook bowtie pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Lower heat; stir in half and half and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; let flavors meld for 2–3 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to skillet and toss to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use turkey or plant-based ground meat for a lighter or vegetarian-friendly version. Freshly grated cheese yields a creamier sauce.