Beef And Rotini In Garlic Parmesan Sauce Recipe
This Beef and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a comforting, creamy pasta dish packed with savory flavors. Tender beef, rotini pasta, and a rich garlic Parmesan sauce come together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight meal. Perfectly balanced and easy to customize with different proteins or veggies, this dish is a family favorite that’s both budget-friendly and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb ground beef (or thinly sliced sirloin)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook ground beef until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and broth, stirring well. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return beef to the skillet, then add cooked pasta. Toss to coat evenly.
- Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for a different flavor.
- Add mushrooms, spinach, or red pepper for extra veggies.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg