Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring bowtie pasta, ground beef, and a rich Parmesan garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, if beef is lean)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (optional for extra creaminess)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil bowtie pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture, stir well, and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in beef broth until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan (and mozzarella if using) until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add cooked pasta into the sauce and toss until fully coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan.
Notes
- For extra depth of flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce to the beef while browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Beef Pasta Dish