Description
Hearty beef and rotini in garlic parmesan sauce delivers comfort on a plate, blending rich Italian-inspired flavors with simple home-cooked charm. Creamy pasta and tender beef create a quick weeknight meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces (340 grams) rotini pasta
Dairy and Cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook rotini in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, following package directions. Drain pasta thoroughly and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown ground beef, breaking into small crumbles, seasoning with salt and black pepper during cooking.
- Transfer cooked beef to a separate plate, leaving behind flavorful drippings in the skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté minced garlic for 30-45 seconds until aromatic, being careful not to burn.
- Pour heavy cream into skillet, raising heat to medium. Whisk in grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring continuously until sauce becomes smooth and slightly thickened.
- Reintroduce browned beef and drained rotini into the creamy sauce. Gently fold ingredients together, ensuring even sauce distribution and complete coating.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if required. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant finish before serving hot.
Notes
- Perfectly cook pasta al dente by testing texture 1-2 minutes before package instructions, ensuring ideal firmness for sauce absorption.
- Ground beef can be substituted with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for healthier or vegetarian dietary preferences.
- Reduce sauce calories by using half-and-half instead of heavy cream, maintaining creamy texture while cutting fat content.
- Fresh garlic provides more intense flavor compared to pre-minced versions, enhancing overall dish complexity and authenticity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 740 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg