Description
This Beef and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce is the perfect weeknight comfort food, offering a rich, creamy sauce that coats the spiral-shaped rotini pasta beautifully. The hearty ground beef adds depth and savoriness, while the garlic and Parmesan create a flavorful base that will have everyone coming back for seconds. The dish is quick, easy, and perfect for busy nights when you need something both satisfying and delicious. #GarlicParmesan #BeefPasta #RotiniRecipe #CreamyPasta #EasyDinner
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken for a lighter alternative)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook according to the package instructions (usually 9-11 minutes) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Brown for 5-7 minutes, until fully cooked through. Drain excess fat and set the beef aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté over medium heat for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can become bitter.
- Create the Sauce: Sprinkle the flour over the beef and garlic, stirring to combine. Gradually add milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Add Cheese and Seasoning: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, followed by Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained rotini to the skillet, tossing it in the sauce until well-coated. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for the best melt and flavor.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter, leaner version of this dish.
- Adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper to your taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- This dish is also great for meal prep! Just reheat with a bit of milk to restore the creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg