Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta – A Rich & Cozy Skillet Favorite
This creamy skillet pasta combines ground beef, garlic, and Parmesan in a rich, savory sauce tossed with bowtie pasta for the ultimate comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4–6 1x
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef (85/15)
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12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup beef broth
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
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Add onion and cook 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
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Pour in beef broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes, scraping any brown bits.
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Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Slowly add Parmesan cheese while stirring until melted and sauce thickens.
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Add Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper.
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Stir in cooked pasta. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
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Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
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Swap beef for ground turkey or Italian sausage.
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Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
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Great for leftovers—reheat with a splash of cream or broth.