Description
Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender beef, bowtie pasta, and a rich garlic Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and beef mixture, stirring to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg