Description
This Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta is a rich, creamy, family-friendly 30-minute dinner made with tender ground beef, aromatic garlic, and perfectly cooked bowtie pasta—ideal for busy weeknights without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 blend)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
- Extra Parmesan, for serving
- Ground turkey, chicken, or Italian sausage as substitutes
- Dairy-free option: coconut cream + nutritional yeast
- Pasta alternatives: shells, mini penne, mezzi rigatoni
- Broth substitute: chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare all ingredients.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 6–8 minutes; drain excess fat, leaving 1 tbsp.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth and creamy.
- Cook bowtie pasta until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Combine pasta with the beef sauce, adding pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan, and serve warm.
Notes
Never let the cream sauce boil—keep it at a gentle simmer to prevent curdling. Add cheese slowly for the smoothest sauce.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: garlic beef bowtie pasta, creamy beef pasta, 30 minute dinner, family friendly pasta, ground beef recipes