Description
Classic beef and rotini in garlic parmesan sauce brings hearty Italian-American comfort to dinner tables. Creamy parmesan coats tender pasta and seasoned ground beef, creating a satisfying meal home cooks will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces (340 grams) rotini pasta
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
Sauce and Cheese:
- 1 cup (100 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Seasonings and Optional Garnish:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook rotini in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown ground beef completely, carefully draining any excess fat.
- Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic, sautéing for 45-60 seconds until aromatic without burning.
- Pour beef broth and heavy cream into the skillet, whisking gently to create a smooth liquid base.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, stirring continuously to prevent clumping.
- Allow sauce to simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens and develops a rich, creamy consistency.
- Fold in unsalted butter until completely melted and integrated into the sauce.
- Add cooked rotini to the skillet, tossing gently to ensure each pasta strand is evenly coated with the garlic Parmesan sauce.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top for a vibrant garnish.
- Serve immediately while hot, presenting the dish with an extra dusting of Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Choose whole wheat or gluten-free rotini for healthier or dietary-specific alternatives without compromising texture.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for lighter protein options.
- If sauce seems too thick, gradually add extra beef broth to reach desired creaminess without losing flavor intensity.
- Fresh herbs like basil or thyme can elevate the dish’s aromatic profile and add unexpected depth to the garlic Parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 655 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 3870 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg