Description
Succulent beef and rotini dance in a luscious garlic parmesan sauce, creating a comforting Italian-inspired masterpiece. Creamy, herbed goodness delivers pure satisfaction, inviting diners to savor each perfectly balanced, flavor-packed bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb beef sirloin, cubed
Pasta and Vegetables:
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and warm olive oil until shimmering.
- Add ground beef and cubed sirloin to the skillet, breaking meat into smaller pieces while cooking until thoroughly browned and no pink remains, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Remove browned meat from skillet, drain excess fat, and set protein aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, simultaneously cook rotini pasta in a separate pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.
- Return meat to the skillet with onions and garlic, then pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine and create a rich base.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into the skillet, gently mixing to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Drain cooked pasta and immediately add to the meat and sauce mixture, tossing thoroughly to ensure complete coating.
- Reduce heat to low and let the ingredients meld together for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley just before serving, creating a vibrant and aromatic finish to the dish.
- Serve hot, allowing the creamy garlic parmesan sauce to showcase the perfectly cooked beef and rotini.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content without sacrificing flavor.
- Opt for whole wheat rotini for added fiber and nutritional boost.
- Test meat doneness by ensuring internal temperature reaches 160°F for food safety.
- Fresh parsley adds bright color and subtle herbaceous notes to the rich sauce.
- Crush red pepper flakes between fingers before adding to release more intense heat and aroma.
- Allow skillet to cool slightly before adding cream to prevent sauce from breaking or separating.
- For gluten-free version, substitute rotini with gluten-free pasta and verify parmesan cheese has no gluten additives.
- Enhance protein variety by mixing ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 735
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 635 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg