Description
Hearty beef and rotini in garlic parmesan sauce delivers comfort on a plate. Rich Italian-inspired flavors combine perfectly, promising a satisfying meal you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz (340 g) rotini pasta
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil rotini in salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then thoroughly drain and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature, then brown ground beef completely, eliminating any excess grease.
- Reduce heat to medium and introduce minced garlic, sautéing until its aromatic essence permeates the skillet, approximately 45-60 seconds.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, allowing it to reach a gentle simmer while gradually whisking in Parmesan cheese until smooth and integrated.
- Incorporate Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper into the creamy sauce, stirring consistently to ensure uniform flavor distribution.
- Fold reserved rotini into the garlic Parmesan sauce, gently tumbling pasta until each strand is luxuriously coated with the rich, creamy mixture.
- Transfer the pasta to serving dishes, garnishing with finely chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant, herbal finish and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while the sauce remains warm and the pasta retains its perfect texture.
Notes
- Choose rotini or similar short, twisty pasta that captures the creamy sauce effectively in its ridges.
- Thoroughly drain beef fat to prevent greasy sauce and maintain a cleaner, lighter dish.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for richer, more authentic flavor compared to pre-packaged alternatives.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on heat preference, starting with minimal amounts and incrementally increasing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 683 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 367 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 123 mg