Description
This creamy parmesan garlic beef bowtie pasta is a comforting and rich dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Beef: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside on a plate.
- Make the Garlic Parmesan Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds, until fragrant. Stir in the flour and cook for another minute to form a roux.
- Add Broth and Cream: Slowly whisk in the beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Once the mixture is smooth, stir in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Add Cheese and Seasonings: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Combine Everything: Return the cooked beef to the skillet and stir to coat it in the sauce. Then add the cooked bowtie pasta, tossing gently until everything is well combined and warmed through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spoon the creamy parmesan garlic beef bowtie pasta into bowls and top with a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and savor every bite.
Notes
- This dish can be garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg