Description
Beef and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a rich and creamy pasta dish that combines tender beef with perfectly cooked rotini in a luscious garlic Parmesan sauce. It’s a comforting, flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or any special occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 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
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking and stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens (about 3-5 minutes).
- Season the sauce with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked rotini pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
For a richer sauce, you can add more Parmesan cheese. If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg