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Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta

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A creamy, comforting pasta dish featuring ground beef, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a velvety sauce that clings to every bowtie noodle. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy dinner is a family favorite and comes together in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz (340 g) bowtie pasta (farfalle)
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85/15 recommended)
  • 1 cup (90 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tsp (2 g) Italian seasoning (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with salted water (about 1 tbsp salt for 4 quarts). Bring to a boil, add bowtie pasta, and cook for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the beef. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Pour in chicken broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Add heavy cream. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
  7. Add drained pasta to the skillet. Toss gently until pasta is coated and beef is evenly distributed. Add more pasta water if needed for consistency.
  8. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or Parmesan as desired.
  9. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan and reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Don’t overcook the pasta—keep it al dente. The recipe is flexible: swap ground beef for turkey or chicken, use gluten-free pasta if needed, and add veggies like spinach or peas for extra nutrition. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of milk or broth.

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