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Easy Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta Recipe

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Indulge in a comforting bowl of Easy Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta, where tender beef meets a rich, velvety sauce. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners and guaranteed to please any crowd!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef (85-90% lean)
  • 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 4–6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Baby spinach (optional, for stirring in)
  • Sun-dried tomatoes (optional, for stirring in)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Bowtie Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your bowtie pasta and cook according to package directions until it's perfectly al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes. Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta well and set it aside.
  2. Brown the Ground Beef: While your pasta is cooking, heat a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add your lean ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon and cooking until fully browned. Carefully drain any excess fat from the skillet and return the beef to the skillet.
  3. Sauté the Aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium. Add your minced fresh garlic to the skillet with the beef and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Stir in the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for another 30 seconds.
  4. Build the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to release browned bits. Let it simmer gently for a minute. Add the heavy cream and softened cream cheese, stirring continuously until the cream cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Stir in about ¾ of the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. Combine and Finish: Add the drained bowtie pasta and the cooked ground beef back into the skillet with the creamy sauce. Toss everything together gently until coated. If the sauce seems too thick, add reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Stir in any optional additions like baby spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
  6. Serve: Remove the skillet from the heat and serve immediately, garnished with remaining fresh Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Keywords: Don't overcook the pasta; it should be al dente. Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture. Always reserve pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency. Season in layers for balanced flavor.

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