Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring seasoned ground beef, garlic, Parmesan, and bowtie pasta, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Meat and Pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz Bowtie Pasta
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 5-6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups beef broth
- 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 skillet, cook ground beef until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic; cook 2-3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in Worcestershire, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika; cook 1 minute.
- Add butter, melt, then pour in beef broth; simmer 3-4 minutes to reduce.
- Cook pasta separately, drain, and set aside.
- Stir in milk and Parmesan; cook until sauce is creamy and cheese melts.
- Add cooked pasta, toss to coat, and serve garnished with parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle additional Parmesan or fresh herbs before serving.