Description
Hearty beef and rotini in garlic parmesan sauce brings comfort and richness to classic Italian-American cuisine. Quick weeknight dinners find their perfect match in this creamy, savory pasta that promises satisfaction in every delicious bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Pasta:
- 12 oz rotini pasta
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it into crumbles until no pink remains and a golden crust develops, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Remove the cooked beef using a slotted spoon, leaving behind the flavorful drippings in the skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in olive oil for 30-45 seconds until fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring continuously to create a smooth, rich sauce base, and season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook rotini pasta in a separate pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.
- Drain the pasta, reserving a small amount of pasta water for potential sauce adjustment.
- Gently fold the cooked ground beef back into the creamy garlic sauce, ensuring even coating.
- Add the drained rotini directly into the skillet, tossing to combine and thoroughly coat the pasta with the sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese over the dish, mixing to distribute evenly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and herbal freshness.
- Serve immediately while hot, allowing the flavors to meld together in each delicious bite.
Notes
- Customize the meat by swapping ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Enhance the dish’s texture by toasting garlic slightly longer to develop a deeper, nuttier flavor profile.
- Make the sauce more luxurious by adding a splash of white wine before introducing the cream for extra depth.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting rotini with gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles for a low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg