Description
Hearty beef and rotini in garlic parmesan sauce delivers comfort on a plate with rich, creamy flavors. Italian-inspired ingredients blend seamlessly to create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces (340 grams) rotini pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil rotini in generously salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown ground beef thoroughly, breaking into small crumbles and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Transfer browned beef to a separate plate, leaving flavorful drippings in the skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté minced garlic for 30-45 seconds until aromatic but not browned.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, allowing it to gently simmer for 2-3 minutes while stirring continuously.
- Gradually whisk Parmesan cheese into the cream sauce, stirring until the mixture smoothly thickens and becomes glossy.
- Return cooked beef to the skillet and fold in rotini pasta, ensuring every piece is lavishly coated with the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.
- Sprinkle dried parsley and Italian seasoning across the dish for added herbaceous depth and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while the sauce remains warm and velvety, offering a rich and comforting meal.
Notes
- Rinse pasta under cold water to prevent sticking and maintain perfect texture when mixing with sauce.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for richer, more authentic flavor compared to pre-packaged cheese.
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, lighter dish.
- Customize the recipe by adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 730 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg