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Beef and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Beef and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a creamy, comforting one-pan pasta dish made with tender ground beef, rotini, and a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. It’s a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner that’s full of flavor and easy to customize.


Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

12 oz rotini pasta

1 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup low-sodium beef broth

1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)

Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish


Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rotini until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Season with salt and pepper, then remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth and creamy.
  6. For a thicker sauce, whisk in flour and cook for 1 more minute.
  7. Return beef to the skillet and add the cooked rotini. Toss everything to coat evenly in the sauce.
  8. Add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
  9. Stir in Italian seasoning, adjust salt and pepper, and mix well.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and freshly cracked black pepper.

Notes

Add spinach, mushrooms, or broccoli for extra vegetables.

Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.

Add crushed red pepper flakes for spice.

Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.

Swap rotini for penne, fusilli, or fettuccine.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 560
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg