Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta
Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta is a delightful and comforting dish that combines rich flavors with satisfying textures. This quick and easy recipe features tender ground beef enveloped in a creamy garlic sauce, perfectly clinging to fun bowtie pasta. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a meal that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Whether served on a busy weeknight or at a special gathering, this savory pasta dish will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups beef broth
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add bowtie pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Brown the Beef: In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add ground beef, cooking until browned while breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Stir in Italian seasoning.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer, allowing flavors to meld for about 5 minutes.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add drained pasta back into the pot with the meat sauce. Stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve: Plate hot pasta and garnish with additional Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg