Description
A rich and comforting pasta dish made with tender ground beef, bowtie pasta, and a creamy tomato-based sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer gently until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add cooked bowtie pasta to the skillet and toss until coated with the creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes for a slight kick.
- Can be made ahead and reheated; sauce may thicken, so add a splash of cream or milk when reheating.
- Pairs well with garlic bread and a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American