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Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta

Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta

This Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta is the ultimate comfort food — rich, cheesy, and loaded with savory garlic flavor. Tender bowtie pasta, hearty ground beef, and a velvety Parmesan cream sauce come together in under 35 minutes for an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or meal prep, this pasta dish turns simple ingredients into a satisfying, restaurant-quality meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz bowtie pasta farfalle
  • 1 lb ground beef lean
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • Optional Add-ins:
  • 1 cup sautéed mushrooms or spinach
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta:
  2. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Brown the beef:
  4. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
  5. Make the garlic roux:
  6. Push beef to one side. Melt butter in the skillet, add minced garlic, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in flour to make a light roux.
  7. Add liquids:
  8. Gradually pour in the beef broth while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Add heavy cream and mix until the sauce begins to thicken.
  9. Add cheese and seasoning:
  10. Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Adjust to taste.
  11. Combine:
  12. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the creamy Parmesan garlic sauce.
  13. Serve:
  14. Garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and texture.
  • Don’t overcook the pasta — it will continue to absorb the sauce.
  • Lighten it up: Use milk instead of cream and reduce butter to 1 tbsp.
  • Meal prep tip: Divide into containers and refrigerate up to 4 days.