Description
A comforting creamy Parmesan garlic beef bowtie pasta dish, perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups beef broth
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup half and half (or whole milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent, and the garlic is aromatic.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika. Let it cook for another minute to meld the flavors.
- Add butter and let it melt. Pour in beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer for about 3-4 minutes to reduce it slightly.
- Meanwhile, cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Stir in half and half (or whole milk) along with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until the sauce is creamy and the cheese is melted.
- Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss in the cooked bowtie pasta until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy this savory meal!
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey for the beef. Can freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian