Description
This creamy Parmesan garlic beef bowtie pasta is a comforting, family-friendly dinner made with tender ground beef, rich Parmesan cream sauce, and bowtie pasta. Quick to make and loaded with flavor, it’s the perfect weeknight pasta recipe for cozy meals and meal prep.
Ingredients
12 oz bowtie pasta
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Cook the bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
3. Add olive oil and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan and Italian seasoning. Cook until slightly thickened.
5. Return the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat in the creamy sauce. Add pasta water a bit at a time if needed.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother sauce.
Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
This dish reheats beautifully with a splash of cream or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg