Description
This Beef Rotini with Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a creamy, flavorful pasta recipe perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Ground beef is browned with garlic and Italian seasonings, then simmered in a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Tossed with al dente rotini pasta and garnished with fresh parsley, this dish combines comforting flavors and easy preparation for a delicious dinner in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
Sauce
- 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 Pasta: Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring 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 and Reserve Pasta Water: Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
- Heat Olive 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.
- Melt Parmesan: Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is 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 with Sauce: Toss 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.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and serve in bowls, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water to help adjust the sauce consistency without diluting flavor.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best taste and creaminess.
- Optional: Add red pepper flakes for a subtle heat boost.
- Cook pasta just until al dente to avoid mushy texture after tossing with sauce.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright, fresh finish to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
