Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta
Creamy, garlicky, and hearty. this bowtie pasta with beef and Parmesan is one of those easy family-friendly meals you’ll cook on repeat.
Ingredients
- - 12 oz bowtie pasta holds sauce perfectly
- - 1 lb ground beef hearty base
- - 4 cloves garlic minced (flavor foundation)
- - 2 tbsp tomato paste depth and richness
- - 1 cup beef broth savory balance
- - 1 cup heavy cream silky texture
- - 1 cup Parmesan freshly grated (creamy, salty finish)
- - 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional heat
- - Salt and black pepper to taste
- - Fresh parsley bright garnish
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1 cup water.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet, season with salt and pepper.
- Add garlic, cook until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste.
- Pour in broth and cream; let it simmer until slightly thick.
- Toss in pasta, adding pasta water as needed.
- Stir in Parmesan until creamy.
- Top with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
- Save pasta water for adjusting sauce.
- Use fresh Parmesan for the best melt.
- Add spinach or zucchini for a veggie boost.
- Reheats well with a splash of broth.