Description
Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta is the ultimate comfort food perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. This delectable dish features tender bowtie pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made from savory ground beef, aromatic garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Not only is it incredibly satisfying, but it also comes together in about 35 minutes using just one skillet, making cleanup a breeze. The depth of flavor from the Worcestershire sauce and Italian seasoning elevates this meal beyond your standard pasta fare, while its versatility allows you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 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
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, draining excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika; cook for an additional minute.
- Incorporate butter and beef broth; simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- Stir in half and half and Parmesan cheese into the beef mixture until creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; mix well.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet until well-coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg