Description
A creamy and comforting dish featuring tender rotini pasta enveloped in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce and sautéed ground beef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Rotini: Begin by boiling water in a large pot. Once bubbling, add a generous pinch of salt and the rotini. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle in the olive oil. Once hot, add the ground beef, seasoning generously with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula—this should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Once the beef browns, toss in the minced garlic. Stir for 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant. (Avoid browning it too much, as garlic can turn bitter.)
- Create the Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring well to combine. Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until the sauce thickens beautifully, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Carefully add the drained rotini to the skillet. Toss everything together gently, ensuring each piece is coated in that luscious sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Plate your creamy rotini up warmly, garnishing with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an added touch of color and flavor.
Notes
You can prepare the garlic Parmesan sauce ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to two days. Consider adding seasonal vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg