Description

A rich and creamy pasta dish that blends savory ground beef, garlic-infused Parmesan sauce, and tender bowtie pasta. Perfect for cozy dinners or hearty family meals.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

12 ounces bowtie pasta

1 tablespoon butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)

1/2 cup reserved pasta water (if needed)

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Instructions

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Crumble it as it cooks and drain any excess fat.

2. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, and stir often.

4. Slowly add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until completely melted and sauce becomes creamy.

5. While sauce simmers, boil bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

6. Combine cooked pasta with the beef sauce. Stir well and add pasta water if needed for consistency.

7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra depth, deglaze the beef pan with a splash of white wine before adding the cream.

Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly and adds better flavor than pre-shredded.

Adjust sauce thickness with reserved pasta water or more cream to your preferred consistency.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Pasta Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 620
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 410mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 33g
Cholesterol: 110mg