Beef Bowtie Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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8 oz farfalle pasta (bowtie shape)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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1 cup beef broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp paprika
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Salt & pepper, as needed
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Fresh parsley, for topping (if you want)
# Instructions:
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Cook the bowtie pasta following the box directions. Drain water and put aside.
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Warm olive oil in a big skillet on medium heat. Cook the chopped onion until soft, around 3-4 minutes. Toss in garlic and cook another minute. Add the beef and cook till no pink remains. Pour off extra fat.
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Add beef broth and let it bubble. Mix in the heavy cream, both cheeses, and paprika. Keep stirring until cheese melts and everything gets thick.
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Toss in the cooked pasta with the meat and sauce. Stir so all pasta gets covered in the creamy mix. Add salt and pepper how you like it.
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley if you want, and dig in!
# Notes:
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Try ground turkey or lean beef for fewer calories
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Throw in some spinach or chopped peppers to make it healthier