Description
Garlic Parmesan Bowtie Pasta with Creamy Beef is a rich, comforting pasta dish made with tender bowtie noodles, flavorful ground beef, and a velvety garlic Parmesan sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a hearty weeknight favorite full of creamy, cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
12 oz bowtie pasta
1 lb ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes with chilies
2 tbsp butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup beef broth
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes: Stir in Rotel tomatoes and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Make the sauce: Add butter, heavy cream, and beef broth. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in cheese: Mix in Parmesan until melted and smooth. For extra richness, add a bit of mozzarella if desired.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly in the creamy sauce. Simmer 2 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use vegetable broth and mushrooms instead of beef for a vegetarian version.
Add spinach, peas, or mushrooms for extra nutrition and texture.
Use spicy Rotel or red pepper flakes for heat.
Replace half the cream with milk or Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Keep heat low after adding cream and cheese to prevent curdling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
