Ohhh yes—Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta is pure comfort food energy 😌🍝
Rich, savory, and weeknight-friendly. Let’s get you a foolproof version.
🍝 Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta
Ingredients
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12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
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1 lb ground beef (80/20 is perfect)
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp butter
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1 cup heavy cream
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¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup beef broth
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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Optional upgrades:
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Red pepper flakes 🌶️
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Spinach or mushrooms
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Fresh parsley
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Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
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Boil pasta in well-salted water until al dente.
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Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2️⃣ Brown the Beef
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In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat.
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Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
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Drain excess grease if needed.
3️⃣ Garlic Butter Magic
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Add butter to the beef.
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Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn it).
4️⃣ Make It Creamy
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Pour in beef broth and cream.
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Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Stir in Parmesan until smooth and velvety.
5️⃣ Bring It Together
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Add pasta to the sauce.
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Toss to coat, loosening with pasta water if needed.
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Adjust seasoning.
Finish & Serve
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Sprinkle with parsley
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Extra Parmesan on top (always)
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Optional garlic bread on the side because… obviously
Pro Tips 🔥
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Freshly grated Parmesan melts way better
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Want it thicker? Add more cheese
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Want it lighter? Use half-and-half
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Want it spicy? Red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce
If you want, I can:
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Turn this into a one-pot version
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Make it baked casserole-style
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Do a protein-packed or low-carb twist