Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta: Easy Weeknight Delight
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring beef, bowtie pasta, and a parmesan garlic sauce that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be topped with fresh parsley for added flavor.
- Feel free to swap out beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta