Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to the package instructions, typically about 10–12 minutes, until al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander and set it aside.

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until it’s browned and fully cooked through, approximately 6–8 minutes. Break it apart with a spatula as it cooks.

Once the ground beef is cooked, reduce the heat to low and stir in your chosen creamy sauce. Add any desired seasonings, like red pepper flakes, and allow the mixture to simmer for about 3–5 minutes.

Carefully add the drained bowtie pasta to the skillet and toss until the pasta is coated in the creamy sauce and mixed with the ground beef. Cook for 1–2 additional minutes.

Remove the skillet from heat, plate your creamy bowtie pasta, and garnish with fresh herbs or additional red pepper flakes if desired.