Description
If you’re craving a creamy, satisfying pasta dish that brings the whole family to the table, this Garlic Parmesan Bowtie Pasta with Creamy Beef is your answer. This recipe wraps up bold garlic, savory ground beef, and a rich parmesan sauce into a warm, comforting bowl of bowtie pasta. It’s ideal for quick dinners, comforting meal prep, or indulgent leftovers. Whether you’re after quick dinner ideas, a hearty pasta meal, or just a creamy weeknight dinner win—this easy recipe has it all. Think “comfort food” meets “weeknight favorite,” perfect for fans of creamy sauces and beefy bites.
Ingredients
12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
1 lb ground beef
1 cup heavy cream
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook bowtie pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Remove beef and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in beef broth and scrape up any browned bits. Reduce heat and pour in heavy cream.
4. Return the beef to the skillet, add the cooked pasta, and mix in parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce is creamy and well combined. Add reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
5. Garnish with parsley and additional parmesan. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Freshly grated parmesan melts smoother and has better flavor than pre-shredded cheese.
Don’t skip reserving pasta water—it helps adjust sauce thickness without diluting flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: pasta dinner, creamy beef pasta, bowtie pasta recipe, garlic parmesan pasta