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Beef and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce

A creamy, comforting pasta dish with seasoned beef, rotini, and a rich garlic parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian-American
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz rotini pasta about 3 cups dry
  • 1 lb ground beef lean (85/15)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef in olive oil over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add butter and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds, then add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
  4. Pour in beef broth and heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted. Season with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  6. Add cooked rotini, tossing to coat. Loosen sauce with pasta water if needed.
  7. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan before serving.

Notes

This pasta dish can be made ahead and reheated with a splash of cream or broth to refresh the sauce.