Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta Delight
This creamy pasta dish combines bowtie pasta with ground beef, garlic, and a rich Parmesan sauce for a delightful meal. It's quick to prepare and perfect for impressing guests.
Ingredients
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil and cook the bowtie pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Drain excess grease from the skillet after browning the beef.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in beef broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine, and let it simmer gently.
- Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese while stirring until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Season the sauce with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce, cooking on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Serve immediately, optionally drizzling extra cream sauce and adding more Parmesan.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using freshly grated Parmesan cheese.