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Ground beef cooking with onions and garlic in large skillet for rotini pasta recipe

Beef and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce

A hearty and comforting pasta dish featuring savory ground beef, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, and tender rotini.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • colander
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  6. Add the cooked rotini pasta to the sauce and mix until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of cream. Pair with garlic bread and salad for a full meal.