Creamy Parmesan Garlic Beef Bowtie Pasta with Rich Flavor (Easy 45-Min Recipe)

Ingredients

• 450 g ground beef
• 3 teaspoons olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 720 ml beef broth
• 225 g dried bowtie pasta
• 100 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 180 ml half and half or whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped