Description
A delightful creamy pasta dish featuring bowtie pasta, ground beef, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked through, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, gradually mixing in the grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Fold in the cooked bowtie pasta, ensuring it is well coated with the creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For make-ahead options, prepare the creamy sauce a day in advance and store it in the fridge. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pasta, beef, creamy, Parmesan, garlic, weeknight dinner, comfort food