Beef and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce
A comforting dish combining ground beef, rotini pasta, and a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add the minced garlic to the browned beef and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
Making the Sauce
- Reduce heat to low and add heavy cream to the skillet. Gradually stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season the sauce with dried Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Combining
- Gently fold the cooked rotini into the skillet with the beef and sauce, tossing until the pasta is well coated. Add a splash of pasta cooking water if the sauce is too thick.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top before serving.
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Notes
Serve hot with additional parmesan cheese and a side salad or crusty bread. Perfect for meal prep and reheats well.