Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish made with ground beef, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups beef broth
- 8 oz Bowtie Pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup half and half (or whole milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika. Cook for another minute to combine the flavors.
- Add butter to the skillet and allow it to melt, then pour in the beef broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Meanwhile, cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Once the broth has reduced, stir in half and half (or milk) and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce is creamy and the cheese melts.
- Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir for another 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Add cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce until evenly mixed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor. Adjust seasonings to taste, and consider adding veggies for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American