The great evening meal hero is creamy garlic beef pasta. Though it takes just 30 minutes to cook at home, tender bowtie pasta gets combined with delicious ground beef and creamy, garlicky parmesan sauce that tastes like it came from a small, little café. Rich, consoling, and assured to be a recurring feature on your dinner schedule.
Why Will You Love This Recipe?
- Quick Weeknight Comfort: This creamy garlic beef spaghetti is done in roughly thirty minutes; there is no fuss, only flavor.
- Really creamy: Sour cream, parmesan, and cream of mushroom soup taken together create the velvety, warm sauce we all yearn for.
- Rich, layered savory aromas abound from ground beef, stroganoff seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Kid (including Adult!) Kind: Pasta, creamy sauce, cheesy bliss—all checked by this one.
Ingredients
This beautiful creamy garlic beef spaghetti recipe calls for the following ingredients:
- 6 ounces ofbowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 pound 85% lean ground beef
- 1/2 white onion, finely diced
- 1 (1.5 ounce) packet beef Stroganoff sauce seasoning, such as McCormick®
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
The recipe card, directly under this post, contains exact measurements and directions.
Cooking the Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta
First: Prepare the pasta.
Bring a big pot of salted water up to boil. Al dente your bowtie pasta; then, drain and lay aside.
Brown the onions and beef in the second step.
Cook the ground beef and finely chopped onion in a large pan set over medium-high heat until browned and fragrant—about 5–7 minutes. Clear any extra weight.
Third step: create the sauce basis.
To the beef, toss the Stroganoff seasoning, water, one teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. To mix the flavors, stir thoroughly, then boil for two to three minutes.
Fourth step: Add creamy ingredients.
Decrease the heat to low. Add the remaining Worcestershire sauce, sour cream, and cream of mushroom soup. Cook the sauce through until it is fully mixed and creamy.
Step Five: Toss Pasta
Put the cooked pasta in the skillet and toss until every bowtie has that flavorful, creamy garlic beef sauce coating. Present hot, garnished, if you’re feeling very sophisticated, with parsley.
Useful Advice for Creating the Recipe
- Go al dente: Undercook your pasta just a little to prevent it from turning mushy in the sauce.
- Sour cream with full fat equals full taste. Richness truly does change depending on this.
- Want some cheesy flair? Use optional Parmesan sprinkles. Just before serving, top with freshly grated parmesan.
- I want more garlic kick. Add the minced fresh garlic beside the onions in a little bit.
How to Present?
Though this creamy garlic beef spaghetti is a dinner unto itself, here are some ideas to finish it out:
- For all that sauce-scoopability excellence, consider garlic bread or breadsticks.
- Green Salad: Something crisp with a vinaigrette pairs beautifully.
- Try steamed broccoli, peas, or spinach, either on their side or mixed in.
- For a cool and creamy contrast, pair it with this easy Deviled Egg Pasta Salad—a perfect make-ahead side.
Make Ahead and Organization for Storage
Storing Leftovers
Let it cool, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
chilling
You may freeze this creamy garlic beef spaghetti, though the sauce texture could vary somewhat. Stow in a freezer-safe container for up to two months.
Reshaping
To loosen the sauce, gently warm it on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of milk or water. You can also briefly microwave in bursts, mixing between each.
FAQs
Could I make another pasta shape?
Definitely! Though you should choose something that holds sauce well, penne, rotini, or even egg noodles taste fantastic.
Without the seasoning packet, could I create this creamy garlic beef pasta?
Correct! If you like a homemade variation, mix your own with onion powder, garlic powder, beef bouillon, and paprika.
Is this meal fiery?
Not very much. It’s laid back and suitable for families. Add crushed red pepper or a sloshful of spicy sauce if you want spice.
Should I prepare this ahead of hectic evenings?
Clearly. It gets even more tasty the next day and keeps nicely in the refrigerator. Perfect for preparing meals!
Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot
- Colander
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 ounces bowtie pasta (farfalle) cooked until al dente
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean) browned and drained
- 1/2 white onion finely diced
- 1 packet beef Stroganoff seasoning such as McCormick®
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce divided
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- chopped parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and onion until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the Stroganoff seasoning, water, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and remaining Worcestershire sauce. Heat through.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well combined and creamy. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
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