Description
A creamy and savory dish packed with tender ground beef, rotini pasta, and a rich garlic Parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy nights when you need a quick, comforting meal!
Ingredients
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For the beef and pasta:
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1 lb ground beef
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12 oz rotini pasta
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4 cups beef broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp olive oil or butter
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
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Instructions
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Brown the beef: In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Cook the garlic: Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add liquids and pasta: Pour in beef broth and heavy cream, then add uncooked rotini pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender (about 10-12 minutes).
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Stir in Parmesan: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
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Serve: Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
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You can adjust the seasoning to taste, adding extra Italian seasoning or garlic powder if you prefer more flavor.
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For a richer flavor, add extra Parmesan cheese as a topping when serving.
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This recipe works great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg