Creamy Beef Bowtie Pasta (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 8–12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
02 - 1 lb ground beef
03 - ½ cup diced onion
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Black pepper, to taste
07 - 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
08 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
09 - 1 cup beef broth
10 - 1 cup heavy cream
11 - 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend with Parmesan)
12 - Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Boil bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the beef. Cook for 2–4 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
04 - Stir in salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
05 - Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
06 - Add the cooked bowtie pasta and shredded cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.