The Ultimate Garlic Butter Bowtie Pasta with Beef Perfection
A rich and savory one-pan pasta dish featuring tender beef, bowtie pasta, and a luscious garlic butter cream sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Season the sliced steak with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear the steak for 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in beef broth and scrape up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and whisk until smooth.
- Toss in cooked pasta and steak. Stir to coat. Add pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter and coconut milk. Omit Parmesan or use a dairy-free alternative.