Description
Beef and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce emerges as a comforting Italian-inspired pasta dish packed with rich flavors. Creamy parmesan sauce and tender beef create a satisfying meal that delivers warmth and classic comfort on your dinner plate.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 12 oz (340g) rotini pasta
- ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt (for boiling water)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Extra Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Bring a heavily salted water pot to vigorous boil. Submerge rotini and cook until al dente, roughly 8-10 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving a small amount of starchy liquid for potential sauce modification.
- Meat Sautéing: Heat skillet and melt butter over medium flame. Add ground beef, methodically breaking down protein while browning thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper, then drain excess fat.
- Sauce Creation: In the same skillet, melt additional butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking continuously to create a smooth, integrated sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken and develop rich flavors.
- Combining Elements: Reintroduce seasoned beef to the sauce. Sprinkle parmesan cheese, stirring until completely melted and sauce reaches a luxurious, creamy consistency. Fold in cooked rotini, ensuring complete coating and using reserved pasta water to adjust sauce thickness if needed.
- Finishing Touch: Transfer to serving dish. Garnish with fresh parsley for added color and herbaceous note. Serve immediately to maintain optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
Optimize Pasta Texture: Cook rotini precisely at 8-10 minutes for perfect al dente consistency, avoiding mushy or overly firm pasta.
Manage Beef Fat Effectively: Drain excess fat after browning ground beef to prevent greasy sauce and maintain clean, rich flavor profile.
Control Garlic Sautéing: Toast minced garlic quickly over moderate heat, watching carefully to prevent burning and creating bitter undertones.
Adapt for Dietary Needs: Substitute heavy cream with lighter alternatives like half-and-half or Greek yogurt for lower-calorie version, and use gluten-free rotini for celiac-friendly adaptation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg