Description
This Beef Rotini Garlic Parmesan Sauce recipe combines tender ground beef with a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked rotini pasta. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a comforting and delicious meal that’s easy to prepare on the stovetop, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats
- 1 pound ground beef
Pasta
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
Sauce Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Cook Rotini: Add the rotini pasta to the boiling water. Stir gently to prevent sticking and cook according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes) until al dente.
- Drain Pasta: Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat for about a minute.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Cream: Reduce heat to low and slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine with the beef and garlic.
- Incorporate Parmesan: Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season Sauce: Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, and add red pepper flakes for a kick if desired.
- Toss Pasta in Sauce: Add the drained rotini pasta into the skillet, mixing until well coated with the sauce.
- Adjust Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add more reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve in bowls, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water to help adjust sauce thickness and maintain creaminess.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when seasoning the sauce.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture and taste.
- Ensure ground beef is fully cooked and browned for rich flavor.
- If desired, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
