Description
A comforting dish featuring golden rotini and tender ground beef enveloped in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rotini: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the beef: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat for a cleaner flavor.
- Sauté the garlic: Add the minced garlic to the beef and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Don’t let it burn; stay vigilant!
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Gradually stir in grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Combine and season: Fold the cooked rotini into the sauce, ensuring every piece is coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste, enhancing the flavor profile.
- Serve hot: Transfer the creamy dish to serving plates, garnishing with chopped parsley for a beautiful finish that invites everyone to dig in.
Notes
You can prepare the beef and sauce a day in advance. Avoid overcooking the garlic to keep its flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 760
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 150mg