Creamy Beef Bow Tie Pasta: Easy Weeknight Meal | Tyla

Quick creamy beef bow tie pasta ready in 30 minutes. Perfect easy ground beef pasta recipe for weeknight comfort food. Rich, creamy sauce with bow tie pasta and seasoned beef.

| By Tyla

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Total

30 min

Servings

4-6 servings

Ingredients


Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add bow tie pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente (10-12 minutes). Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break apart with spoon. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion and cook until softened (3-5 minutes). Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in undrained diced tomatoes and beef broth. Bring to gentle simmer, scraping browned bits from pan. Simmer 5-7 minutes to thicken slightly and meld flavors.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.

  6. 6

    Add drained pasta to skillet with sauce. Toss gently to coat. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.


Notes

Tips for Success

  • Rich, creamy sauce with perfect texture
  • Ready in under 30 minutes for busy weeknights
  • Versatile and easily customizable with vegetables
  • Crowd-pleasing family favorite

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Can become greasy if beef fat not drained properly
  • Pasta can become mushy if overcooked
  • Sauce may be too thin or thick without proper adjustment
  • Cream can curdle if added to boiling sauce

Nutrition (per serving)

550-650 kcal

Calories