Here’s a simple, rich Creamy Beef and Bowtie Pasta (Farfalle) recipe you can make in about 30–40 minutes.
Ingredients
- 300–400 g bowtie pasta (Farfalle)
- 400 g ground beef
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 cup cooking cream (or heavy cream)
- 1/2 cup milk (optional, to loosen sauce)
- 1 cup beef broth (or water + stock cube)
- 1–2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (cheddar or parmesan works well)
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta
Boil salted water and cook the bowtie pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Brown the beef
Heat butter or oil in a large pan.
Add onions and cook until soft.
Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Add ground beef and cook until fully browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Build flavor
Stir in paprika, black pepper, chili flakes, and Italian seasoning.
Pour in beef broth and let it simmer for 3–5 minutes so the flavor deepens.
4. Make it creamy
Lower the heat and add cream (and milk if using).
Stir gently until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thick.
5. Combine
Add the cooked bowtie pasta into the sauce.
Toss until everything is well coated.
6. Finish
Mix in grated cheese and let it melt into the sauce.
Taste and adjust salt or spices.
Serving ideas
- Sprinkle extra cheese on top
- Add fresh parsley if you have it
- Serve with garlic bread for a fuller meal
If you want, I can also give you:
- a spicy version 🌶️
- a one-pot version (less cleanup)
- or a restaurant-style thick creamy version 🍝
