Description
A comforting creamy Parmesan garlic sauce envelops bowtie pasta and savory ground beef for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until blended into a creamy sauce.
- Add the cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet, stirring to coat with the sauce. Let soak up the flavors briefly before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
For make-ahead options, prepare the sauce in advance and cook the pasta fresh before serving. Pair with garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg