Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta
Indulge in the comforting delight of Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta, a dish that effortlessly combines rich flavors and creamy textures. This one-skillet meal features tender ground beef simmered with fragrant garlic and a generous helping of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, all enveloped in a luscious sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this pasta dish is as satisfying as it is simple to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 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 Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups beef broth
- 3/4 cup half and half (or whole milk)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 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. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Mix in Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika.
- Add butter; once melted, pour in beef broth and let simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- Stir in half and half (or milk) and Parmesan cheese to create a creamy sauce.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet until well coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg