Description
A comforting, creamy bowtie pasta with ground beef, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 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 (farfalle)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup half and half or whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat the pan.
- Add the ground beef and cook until well browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in onion and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add butter and let it melt. Pour in beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce for 3–4 minutes.
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Lower the skillet heat to medium-low. Stir in half-and-half and Parmesan until creamy.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Let meld for 2–3 minutes.
- Add drained bowtie pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat and warm through for 1 minute.
- Serve hot, topped with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute turkey or plant-based crumbles. For a thicker sauce, reduce broth by 1/2 cup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian