Description
This Beef and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce is creamy, savory, and perfect for any night of the week. With tender ground beef, rotini pasta, and a velvety garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, this one-skillet dinner is easy to make and full of comforting flavor.
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup milk (optional, to adjust consistency)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried parsley (optional)
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
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Cook Pasta: Boil rotini in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat oil or butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Cook Beef: Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease if needed.
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Make Sauce: Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until smooth. Thin with milk if needed.
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Season: Add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to taste.
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Combine: Toss cooked rotini into the skillet and stir to coat evenly. Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
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Garnish & Serve: Top with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Sub ground turkey or sausage for variety.
- Add spinach, broccoli, or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Penne, fusilli, or bowtie pasta also work well.
- Mix in mozzarella or cream cheese for extra richness.
- Pre-shredded Parmesan can be used, but freshly grated melts smoother.
