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Overhead view of Creamy Beef Bowtie Pasta featuring al dente bowtie pasta and savory ground beef.

Creamy Beef Bowtie Pasta with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce

This Creamy Beef Bowtie Pasta features al dente farfalle tossed with deeply browned ground beef in a luxurious garlic parmesan cream sauce. A 30-minute comfort meal finished with dried parsley and coarse black pepper.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 685
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb (454g) Farfalle (Bowtie) Pasta Cooked al dente
  • 1 lb (454g) Ground Beef 85/15 lean ratio
  • 1.5 cups (360ml) Heavy Cream Room temperature
  • 1 cup (90g) Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp (30g) Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tsp (0.5g) Dried Parsley Flakes For garnish
  • 1 tsp (2g) Coarse Black Pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet Heavy-bottomed or cast iron preferred.
  • 1 Pasta Pot For boiling bowtie pasta.
  • 1 Cheese Grater For fresh parmesan.

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bowtie pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
Cook the Beef
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Let it sear for 3-4 minutes without stirring to develop a crust. Remove beef and drain excess fat.
Make the Sauce
  1. Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in heavy cream, scraping the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Whisk in grated parmesan until completely melted and smooth.
Combine
  1. Add the pasta and beef back to the skillet. Toss to coat. Garnish with dried parsley and coarse black pepper before serving in white ceramic bowls.

Notes

Tip 1: Use fresh parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
Tip 2: Don't overcook the pasta as it will soften further in the hot cream sauce.