Description
A quick and delightful one-pot meal featuring bowtie pasta coated in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with ground beef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions, ensuring it remains al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, releasing its juices and flavor.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat and add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth and creamy.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy sauce until well coated, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley for freshness and color.
Notes
Ensure to properly drain the pasta to avoid thinning the sauce. Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg