Description
Hearty beef and rotini in garlic parmesan sauce delivers comfort through robust Italian-inspired flavors. Creamy parmesan coating and tender beef create a quick weeknight dinner that brings Mediterranean warmth straight to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb beef (ground or steak)
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
Dairy and Herbs:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp butter
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, preparing to cook the rotini pasta until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.
- While the water heats, pat the beef dry and season thoroughly with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling surface for browning the meat.
- Sear the beef in the hot skillet, breaking it into crumbly pieces and cooking until a deep golden-brown crust forms, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Mince the garlic cloves finely, releasing their aromatic essence for the upcoming sauce.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium-low and add butter, allowing it to melt and create a rich base for the sauce.
- Introduce minced garlic to the skillet, stirring constantly to prevent burning and develop a fragrant foundation.
- Drain the cooked rotini, reserving a small amount of pasta water for potential sauce adjustment.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet with the beef, stirring to combine and create a luxurious sauce.
- Gradually sprinkle in parmesan cheese, whisking continuously to ensure a smooth, velvety texture.
- Fold the cooked rotini into the creamy beef mixture, coating each pasta curve thoroughly.
- If the sauce seems too thick, incorporate a splash of reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Chop fresh parsley and scatter over the dish, adding a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
- Serve immediately, presenting a steaming plate of garlic parmesan-infused beef and rotini.
Notes
- Pasta Water Magic: Reserve a cup of starchy pasta water to rescue sauces that become too thick or dry, creating a silky texture effortlessly.
- Beef Browning Technique: Pat meat completely dry before searing to achieve that perfect golden-brown crust, which locks in deep, rich flavors and prevents steaming.
- Garlic Sensitivity Hack: For those with delicate stomachs, lightly sauté garlic to mellow its intense raw bite while preserving its aromatic essence.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version, or use ground turkey for a leaner protein alternative that still delivers incredible taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 671
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg