Description
Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for those busy weeknights when you crave something hearty yet quick to prepare. This delightful dish features tender bowtie pasta enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce crafted from savory ground beef, fresh garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, it’s both satisfying and versatile—allowing you to add your favorite vegetables or swap proteins as desired. Whether served as a family meal or at a gathering, this creamy pasta dish is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add minced garlic and Italian herbs to the skillet; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously until it simmers gently for about two minutes.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted; add cooked pasta and mix well until fully coated.
- Serve immediately with additional cheese or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg