Creamy Beef Bow Tie Pasta: Easy Weeknight Meal

Ground beef, diced tomatoes, broth, cream and Parmesan tossed with farfalle in one skillet. Ready in 30 minutes and serves 4 to 6 for a quick dinner.

By Tyla

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Total

30 min

Servings

4-6 servings

Ingredients


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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.

Used in this recipe: Pasta Pot With Strainer Nonstick Frying Pan Instant-Read Thermometer (Amazon, affiliate links)


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