Description
A simple recipe for bowtie pasta mixed with ground beef in a rich, creamy parmesan and garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound bowtie pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the minced garlic to the beef and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it reduce slightly for about 3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to coat all the pasta evenly.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until the pasta is heated through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for the beef if desired.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer the broth longer before adding the cream.
- Taste the sauce before adding salt, as Parmesan cheese is naturally salty.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: creamy pasta, parmesan garlic, beef bowtie pasta, ground beef recipe, quick dinner