Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta is a cozy, one-pan meal made with tender beef, al dente pasta, and a luscious garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. Quick, hearty, and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
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1 lb ground beef or thinly sliced sirloin
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3 tbsp butter
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
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¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup beef broth
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: red pepper flakes, parsley, baby spinach
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup water, then drain.
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In a large skillet, heat oil. Brown beef until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
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Add beef broth to deglaze, simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Stir in heavy cream. Simmer 3–4 minutes, then whisk in Parmesan.
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Return beef and pasta to the pan. Toss until well coated.
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Add reserved pasta water if needed. Season to taste.
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Garnish with herbs or chili flakes and serve warm.