Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender ground beef and bowtie pasta in a luxurious Parmesan garlic sauce, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef,3 tsp olive oil,5-6 cloves garlic, minced,1 small onion, finely chopped,1 tsp Worcestershire sauce,1 tsp Italian seasoning,1/2 tsp smoked paprika,3 tbsp butter,3 cups beef broth,8 oz bowtie pasta,1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese,3/4 cup half-and-half,1/2 tsp salt,1/4 tsp black pepper,1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional),1-2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.,Add onion and garlic; cook 2-3 minutes until softened.,Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika.,Add butter and beef broth. Simmer 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.,Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.,Stir half-and-half and Parmesan into skillet. Cook until cheese melts and sauce thickens.,Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.,Add cooked pasta to skillet; toss to coat in sauce.,Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting and flavor,Adjust creaminess with additional broth or half-and-half as needed,Leftovers can be stored in refrigerator for 3 days,For lighter version, use ground turkey and whole milk
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg