Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring ground beef, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
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 (or whole milk)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1–2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
2. Add onion and garlic; cook until fragrant.
3. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
4. Add butter and beef broth, simmer for 3–4 minutes.
5. Cook bowtie pasta separately and drain.
6. Add half and half and Parmesan to the skillet; stir until creamy.
7. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
8. Toss in pasta; coat evenly in sauce.
9. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice level.
Substitute half and half with milk for a lighter version.
Pairs perfectly with garlic bread or salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg