Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring ground beef, creamy Parmesan, and bowtie pasta, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 any excess fat if necessary.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika. Cook for another minute to meld the flavors.
- Add butter to the skillet, allowing it to melt, then pour in beef broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Meanwhile, cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Stir in half and half (or whole milk), then add freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce becomes creamy.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Allow flavors to meld for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, don’t rush cooking the onion and garlic. Reserve a bit of pasta water for adjusting the sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pasta, beef, creamy, comfort food, family meal
