Description
A creamy and flavorful dish combining tender rotini pasta with savory ground beef in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (adjust according to your taste preference)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup beef broth
Garnish
- chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Prepare the Sauce: Reduce the heat to low. Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked rotini to the skillet and toss gently until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- Serve and Garnish: Divide the pasta among plates, garnish with chopped parsley, and add extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, noting the sauce will be less rich.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to enhance the dish.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Adjust garlic quantity to your preference for more or less pungency.
- Ensure the pasta is not overcooked; al dente retains texture and absorbs sauce better.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: beef pasta, garlic Parmesan sauce, rotini recipe, creamy pasta, weeknight dinner, Italian-American cuisine
