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Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta

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This Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta is the ultimate comfort foodrich, cheesy, and packed with flavor. With tender ground beef, bowtie pasta, and a luscious parmesan cream sauce, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes for the perfect family-friendly dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (lean recommended)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ cups half and half (or whole milk)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, adjust for spice preference)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Stir in onion and garlic, cooking for 23 minutes until fragrant and softened.
  3. Add Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika. Stir well and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Melt butter into the mixture, then pour in beef broth. Scrape the bottom of the skillet for extra flavor and simmer for 34 minutes.
  5. Stir in half and half and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  6. Meanwhile, cook bowtie pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
  7. Add the pasta into the creamy beef sauce. Toss gently to coat. If needed, use reserved pasta water to thin the sauce.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

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