Description
Beef & Rotini in Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a rich, satisfying pasta dish combining tender ground beef, rotini pasta, and a luscious garlic parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until fragrant.
- Stir in flour to form a roux, cooking for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk or heavy cream, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Simmer the sauce until thickened, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add the cooked rotini to the skillet and mix until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor and smooth melting.
- Add mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers for more nutrition.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Reheat with a splash of milk to maintain creaminess.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed for dietary preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg