Description
A delightful dish that combines rich flavors and creamy textures with savory beef and tender rotini pasta, enhanced by garlic and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 8 oz (225 g) rotini pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil a pot of salted water, add rotini pasta, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked rotini to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce, and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Reheat with a splash of cream or water to loosen the sauce.
- For freezing, do so before adding cheese and thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Beef Rotini, Garlic Parmesan Sauce, Pasta, Italian Recipe