Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta: The Best Comfort Dish
A delicious and creamy pasta dish that combines tender beef with bowtie pasta in a rich garlic parmesan sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: none
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley for garnish
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta, comfort food, pasta recipes