Description
Looking for the best easy comfort dinner ideas? This indulgent garlic parmesan beef pasta is quick, simple, and so creamy! Perfect for cozy nights, special dinners, or when you want a rich, satisfying meal. Savory beef and cheesy garlic sauce make it irresistible. Save this easy recipe now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve some pasta water and drain.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet; drain excess fat.
- Add butter and garlic; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and broth; simmer gently.
- Add Parmesan; stir until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Add pasta; toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed.
- Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan; serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap beef for turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies.
- Stir in cream cheese for even richer sauce.
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg