Description

Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines rich ground beef, creamy Parmesan cheese, and fragrant garlic all tossed together with fun bowtie pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this one-pan meal is not only quick to prepare but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef
8 oz bowtie pasta
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups beef broth
3 tablespoons butter
3 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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 olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef while breaking it apart.
Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until the onion is soft.
Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika.
Add butter and melt; pour in beef broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Cook bowtie pasta separately according to package instructions; drain.
Stir in half and half (or milk) and Parmesan until creamy.
Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing well to coat.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 480
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Experiment with adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition. Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting properties compared to pre-grated.