Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender rotini pasta and seasoned ground beef smothered in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Pasta and Sauce:
- 12 ounces rotini pasta, uncooked
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Season and Saute: Add garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Saute for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Pasta and Sauce: Stir in uncooked rotini pasta, beef broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese and butter until creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra veggies.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
