Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta
A creamy, comforting dish featuring tender ground beef, al dente bowtie pasta, and a rich Parmesan garlic cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: American/Italian-inspired
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove excess fat if needed.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, without burning.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, letting it melt and thicken the sauce.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra veggies, add sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter protein.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Sprinkle mozzarella on top for extra cheesiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream to keep sauce creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
