Description
Indulge in a comforting and creamy beef and bowtie pasta dish that’s perfect for a hearty family dinner. This recipe combines tender bowtie pasta with savory ground beef, a rich tomato-based cream sauce, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces bowtie (farfalle) pasta
Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the bowtie pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: Sauté ground beef and onion, then add garlic, seasonings, diced tomatoes, and broth.
- Add Cream Sauce: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss in cooked pasta and spinach, simmer briefly, then garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef if desired.
- This dish reheats well for tasty leftovers the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop, Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
