Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta
A comforting and creamy Parmesan garlic pasta with ground beef and bow tie pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners and family meals.
Ingredients
- 12 oz bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half & half)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook bow tie pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef with olive oil until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in beef broth, cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, red pepper, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Add pasta to skillet; toss with sauce. Adjust creaminess with pasta water.
- Top with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
This recipe pairs wonderfully with homemade Garlic Butter Bread Rolls (https://comfortfoodlite.com/garlic-butter-bread-rolls/), Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup (https://comfortfoodlite.com/cheddar-garlic-herb-potato-soup/), or a sweet treat like Apple Cinnamon Rolls (https://comfortfoodlite.com/apple-cinnamon-roll/). For another cozy dinner idea, try Cream Cheese Chicken Chili (https://comfortfoodlite.com/cream-cheese-chicken-chili/).