Easy Beef and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Creamy, savory, and packed with flavor, this pasta recipe is a 30-minute dinner hero you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
- - 12 oz rotini pasta
- - 1 lb ground beef
- - 3 tbsp butter
- - 4 garlic cloves minced
- - 1 cup heavy cream
- - 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - Crushed red pepper flakes optional
- - Fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil rotini in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet until fully cooked.
- Add butter and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Lower heat, stir in cream and slowly add Parmesan.
- Combine with cooked rotini, season, and garnish.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture.
- Add a splash of pasta water if sauce thickens.
- Substitute beef with sausage for variation.
- Garnish with herbs or red pepper for heat.