Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef (Printable Version)

Tender bowtie pasta tossed in creamy Parmesan garlic sauce with seasoned ground beef and fresh parsley.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Meat and Protein

01 - 450 g ground beef

→ Oils and Fats

02 - 15 ml olive oil
03 - 45 g unsalted butter

→ Vegetables and Aromatics

04 - 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped

→ Seasonings and Sauces

06 - 5 ml Worcestershire sauce
07 - 5 ml Italian seasoning
08 - 2.5 ml smoked paprika
09 - 2.5 ml salt, adjust to taste
10 - 1.25 ml ground black pepper
11 - 2.5 ml red pepper flakes

→ Liquids

12 - 720 ml beef broth
13 - 180 ml half and half or whole milk

→ Pasta

14 - 225 g bowtie pasta

→ Cheese

15 - 100 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese

→ Herbs

16 - 15–30 ml fresh parsley, finely chopped

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes until onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
03 - Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika. Cook for an additional minute to blend flavors.
04 - Add butter and let it melt. Pour in beef broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 3–4 minutes to slightly reduce the liquid.
05 - Prepare bowtie pasta according to package instructions in a separate pot. Drain and set aside.
06 - Stir half and half or whole milk into the reduced broth mixture. Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and cook, stirring, until sauce is creamy and cheese is melted.
07 - Adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
08 - Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the creamy sauce. Stir to ensure thorough mixing.
09 - Serve hot, garnished with finely chopped fresh parsley to enhance both color and flavor.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Drain excess fat after browning beef to prevent greasiness.