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Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta Quick Dinner Ideas

Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta Quick Dinner Ideas

This Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta Quick Dinner Ideas features savory ground beef and tender bow tie pasta tossed in a luxurious, velvety garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Beef
  • 12 oz bowtie pasta dry
  • 1 lb lean ground beef 90% lean
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper cracked
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning dried
Garlic Cream Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter high quality
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream room temp
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 cup beef broth low sodium
  • 1 tbsp parsley fresh chopped

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

Cook the Base
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta cooks, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles.
  3. Season the beef with half the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then drain any excess grease and set the beef aside.
Prepare Sauce and Combine
  1. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Whisk in the heavy cream and beef broth, simmering for 3–5 minutes until the liquid begins to slightly thicken.
  3. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and remaining seasonings, whisking constantly until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
  4. Add the cooked pasta and browned beef back into the skillet, tossing thoroughly to coat every noodle in the creamy sauce.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately while the sauce is at its creamiest.

Notes

For the best texture, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese rather than the canned variety to ensure a smooth melt. If the sauce becomes too thick while sitting, splash in a tablespoon of reserved pasta water to loosen it up.