Description
Make dinner irresistibly creamy and satisfying with this Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta—a dish the whole family will crave again and again. This comforting, quick dinner recipe brings together tender bowtie pasta, rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, and savory ground beef in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, quick weeknight meals, or just something delicious and hearty, this pasta checks every box. Perfect for busy evenings or cozy weekends, it’s one of those food ideas you’ll make on repeat.
Ingredients
450g bowtie pasta
500g lean ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bowtie pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess grease.
3. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Lower the heat to medium. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine with the beef and garlic. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
5. Add the parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce thickens.
6. Toss in the cooked pasta. Mix until evenly coated and heated through.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and an optional crack of black pepper.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated parmesan—pre-shredded cheese doesn’t melt as smoothly.
Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick while mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, beef pasta, easy dinner, quick pasta, garlic parmesan