Here’s a rich, hearty, and ultra-comforting recipe for Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta — a one-pan dish that brings together tender beef, al dente pasta, and a luscious garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. It’s weeknight-friendly but impressive enough for guests.
🐄 Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta
🕒 Total Time: 35–40 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4–6
🧄 Ingredients:
🥩 For the Beef:
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1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp olive oil or butter
🍝 For the Pasta & Sauce:
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10–12 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta
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3 tbsp butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Cook the Pasta
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Boil bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente.
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Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set pasta aside.
2. Sear the Beef
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While pasta cooks, heat 1 tbsp oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Season beef with salt and pepper.
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Sear slices for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Garlic Parmesan Sauce
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In the same pan, reduce heat to medium.
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Add 3 tbsp butter and the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
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Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
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Slowly whisk in milk and cream, stirring constantly until smooth.
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Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
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Simmer 3–5 minutes, stirring until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Combine Everything
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Add cooked pasta and beef back into the sauce.
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If the sauce is too thick, thin it with some reserved pasta water.
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Stir gently to coat everything evenly and heat through (2–3 minutes).
5. Serve
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Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
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Serve hot with crusty bread or a green salad.
🔄 Variations:
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Add mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
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Swap beef for chicken, sausage, or mushrooms for different proteins.
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Make it spicy with more red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce.