Description
A comforting, creamy pasta dish made with tender farfalle and savory ground beef, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the farfalle and cook according to the package directions until al dente, usually 10 to 12 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Soften the aromatics. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, then cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion looks translucent and smells sweet.
- Brown the ground beef. Add the beef and break it into small crumbles with a spatula. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains and the edges develop a deep brown color.
- Remove excess grease. Carefully drain the extra fat while keeping the browned meat and onions in the skillet. Leave a thin coating behind because it carries flavor.
- Build the tomato sauce. Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, paprika, salt, and pepper. Raise the heat briefly until the mixture bubbles, then reduce it to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add the cream. Lower the heat before pouring in the heavy cream. Stir slowly until the sauce turns rosy and smooth.
- Melt the cheese. Add the shredded cheddar or Parmesan and stir until completely melted, keeping the skillet over low heat.
- Combine and finish. Add the drained pasta and toss until every bowtie is coated in the creamy beef sauce. Heat for 2 to 3 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Consider adding vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for extra nutrition. Adjust the cheese type for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, beef pasta, weeknight dinner, easy pasta recipe, Italian comfort food