Description
A comforting and flavorful Garlic Parmesan Bowtie Pasta with Creamy Beef recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Loaded with savory ground beef and coated in a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- 2. Brown the beef: While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- 3. Sauté aromatics: Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the browned beef and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4. Build the sauce: Pour in the undrained diced tomatoes and beef broth. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- 5. Simmer and thicken: Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- 6. Add cream and cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- 7. Season: Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- 8. Combine: Add the drained bowtie pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- 9. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of milk or water to loosen the sauce if needed, or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: approx. 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g