Description
Rich and hearty Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta brings comfort to dinner tables with Italian-inspired flavors. Parmesan cheese and tender beef create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 12 oz (340g) bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 ½ cups (150g) shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup (15g) chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Meat Foundation: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown ground beef with onions, cooking until meat is fully caramelized and onions turn translucent, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Aromatic Enhancement: Add minced garlic and sauté briefly, releasing intense flavors while stirring continuously to prevent scorching.
- Liquid Infusion: Pour diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian herbs, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper into the skillet. Simmer the mixture for 5-6 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and develop rich flavors.
- Creamy Transformation: Reduce heat to low, gently incorporate heavy cream, and warm for 2-3 minutes to create a velvety base.
- Cheese Integration: Slowly add shredded cheese, stirring methodically until the sauce becomes smooth and uniform without any visible cheese lumps.
- Final Combination: Carefully fold the reserved bowtie pasta into the creamy beef sauce, ensuring complete and even coating of each pasta piece.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top for a burst of color and herbal freshness. Serve immediately while hot, presenting a comforting and delectable meal.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection: Cook pasta just al dente to prevent mushiness when mixed with sauce, ensuring a delightful texture throughout the dish.
- Meat Browning Technique: Achieve deep flavor by allowing ground beef to develop a golden-brown crust before breaking it apart, maximizing caramelization and taste.
- Cream Incorporation Trick: Add heavy cream gradually and on low heat to prevent curdling, maintaining a smooth and silky sauce consistency.
- Cheese Melting Strategy: Remove skillet from direct heat when adding cheese, stirring continuously to create a velvety sauce without developing unwanted grainy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg