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Creamy beef bowtie pasta with Parmesan, garlic, and browned ground beef in a white bowl

Creamy Beef Bowtie Pasta with Parmesan and Garlic

Creamy Beef Bowtie Pasta with Parmesan and Garlic is a hearty, comforting pasta dish with a rich, creamy sauce and savory garlic-Parmesan flavor. It is an easy, satisfying choice for a cozy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Seasonings
  • 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
Pasta and Sauce
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 8 oz bowtie pasta
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup half-and-half or whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjusted to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish
  • 1–2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
  3. Mix in the Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the butter and allow it to melt. Pour in the beef broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 3–4 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. While the broth is simmering, cook the bowtie pasta in a separate pot according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  6. Pour the half-and-half or whole milk into the reduced broth mixture. Add the grated Parmesan and stir until melted into a creamy sauce.
  7. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
  8. Add the cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the creamy beef and Parmesan sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve the pasta hot and finish with the chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days and reheat until hot.