Description
A delicious and creamy dish featuring rotini pasta and ground beef in a garlic Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Rotini pasta
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring to combine with the beef and garlic.
- Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until melted and the sauce is creamy. Adjust consistency with pasta water if needed.
- Add the cooked rotini to the skillet and toss gently until well coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg