Description
Beef and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a comforting, creamy pasta dish that combines tender ground beef with rotini pasta, all enveloped in a rich garlic parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe delivers on flavor and satisfaction. With savory notes of garlic and cheese, every bite promises to be a delightful experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 cloves fresh minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add rotini, and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the Sauce: Gradually pour in heavy cream while stirring. Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Combine: Add drained rotini to the skillet, mixing well to coat in the sauce.
- Serve: Plate the dish immediately, garnishing with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg