Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta for a Cozy Night In
This dish embodies warmth and comfort, featuring tender beef mingling beautifully with bowtie pasta in a rich, creamy sauce.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 ounces Bowtie Pasta Also known as farfalle, holds onto the creamy sauce well.
Meat
- 1 pound Ground Beef Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
Vegetables
- 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
Sauce
- 1 cup Heavy Cream Creates a rich, velvety sauce.
- 1 cup Beef Broth Adds depth and moisture to the sauce.
- 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best flavor.
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning A blend of herbs for flavor.
Seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground.
Garnish
- to taste Fresh Parsley Chopped, optional for garnish.
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve half a cup of pasta water.
- 2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 3. Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5. Pour in beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping browned bits from the skillet.
- 6. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream, mixing well.
- 7. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 8. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- 9. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
- 10. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Consider adding seasonal vegetables or adjusting creaminess to suit preferences.