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Healthy Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta Recipe

A quick, flavorful, restaurant-quality Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta made in under 30 minutes with tender ground beef, fresh garlic, creamy Parmesan sauce, and perfectly cooked bowtie pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 3 –6 cloves garlic minced
  • 12 oz bowtie pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Extra Parmesan for garnish

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, breaking into fine crumbles.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in beef broth, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning; bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Stir in freshly grated Parmesan using a figure-eight motion until smooth.
  5. Cook bowtie pasta separately until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  6. Combine pasta with the beef sauce, adding pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
  7. Toss until each bowtie is coated and garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting and flavor. Add pasta water gradually to adjust sauce consistency.