Creamy Beef & Bowtie Pasta
Creamy Beef & Bowtie Pasta is a quick and comforting one-pan meal that combines tender ground beef, farfalle pasta, and a rich, cheesy cream sauce. This easy weeknight dinner is family-friendly, satisfying, and ready in under 40 minutes with simple ingredients you already have on hand.
Ingredients
- 12 oz bowtie farfalle pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste optional
- 4 oz cream cheese or ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning optional
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add beef broth and tomato paste (if using), and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese or heavy cream and let it melt into a creamy sauce.
- Fold in cooked pasta and sprinkle in Parmesan cheese. Stir until everything is coated and heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Add spinach, peas, or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Use red pepper flakes or spicy sausage for heat.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- For a tangier twist, try sour cream instead of cream cheese.
- Reheat gently with broth or milk to revive the sauce.