Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish made with tender beef, bowtie pasta, and a luscious garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in just about 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknights and fancy enough for casual entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb beef sirloin or chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook bowtie pasta until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear in batches until browned. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until fully melted and sauce thickens.
- Return beef to the skillet. Add cooked pasta and toss everything to coat. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes