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Creamy Parmesan Garlic Ground Beef Bowtie Pasta

Close-up of creamy parmesan garlic beef bowtie pasta generously coated in sauce and topped with black pepper.
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Make this rich and comforting ground beef bowtie pasta featuring a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. This recipe is simple enough for a weeknight dinner but tastes like restaurant quality comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound farfalle pasta (bowtie)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the farfalle pasta according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce warm through, about 2 minutes. Do not let it boil rapidly once the cream is added.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce seems too thick, add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  7. Add the cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the beef broth with dry red wine and let it reduce before adding the cream.
  • Use high-quality, freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melting and flavor in your rich Parmesan sauce for pasta.
  • This dish works well as a one pan creamy pasta dinner if you cook the pasta directly in the sauce using more broth, stirring frequently.

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