Description
Indulge in a rich and creamy bowl of bowtie pasta, perfectly coated in a luscious garlic parmesan sauce with tender beef—comfort food at its finest!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bowtie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet with beef and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring together over medium heat. Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet, tossing gently until all pasta pieces are coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer generous portions onto plates or bowls; sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color! Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version. For added nutrition, toss in some spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. Reserve some pasta cooking water to add creaminess if needed while reheating leftovers.