Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful meal with this Beef and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce recipe. This dish combines tender rotini pasta with savory ground beef in a creamy Parmesan sauce, making it a perfect option for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Rotini Pasta:
12 ounces rotini pasta
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Ground Beef:
1 pound
Garlic:
4 cloves, minced
Unsalted Butter:
2 tablespoons
All-Purpose Flour:
2 tablespoons
Beef Broth:
1½ cups
Heavy Cream:
1 cup
Parmesan Cheese:
1 cup, freshly grated
Italian Seasoning:
1 teaspoon
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Parsley:
2 tablespoons, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Rotini: Boil rotini pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet, add garlic, then create a roux with butter and flour.
- Make the Sauce: Slowly add beef broth and heavy cream, then stir in Parmesan cheese and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked rotini in the sauce, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, use freshly grated Parmesan and heavy cream.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add steamed broccoli or spinach for a vegetable boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
