Description
Hearty beef and rotini dance in a luxurious garlic parmesan sauce, creating a comforting Italian-inspired meal. Rich flavors and creamy textures invite you to savor each delightful bite of this irresistible pasta classic.
Ingredients
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Beef and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Proteins:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta and Vegetables:
- 12 oz (340g) rotini pasta
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Seasonings and Sauce Components:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt (for boiling water)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Extra Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a generously salted water pot to rolling boil and immerse rotini pasta, cooking until tender yet firm, approximately 8-10 minutes. Carefully drain pasta, preserving a modest quantity of starchy liquid for potential sauce adjustment.
- Select a spacious skillet and melt butter over moderate flame. Introduce ground beef, systematically fragmenting protein while searing until deep brown and thoroughly cooked. Eliminate superfluous fat accumulation and season with salt and pepper.
- Within the identical skillet, introduce additional butter and delicately sauté minced garlic until aromatic, avoiding potential scorching. Gradually incorporate chicken broth and luxurious heavy cream, whisking meticulously to create harmonious liquid integration.
- Allow sauce to gently simmer, reducing slightly and developing rich complexity for approximately 3-4 minutes. Reintroduce seasoned beef to skillet and fold in parmesan cheese, enabling gradual melting and creating velvety consistency.
- Incorporate cooked rotini into sauce, ensuring comprehensive coating and potential viscosity adjustment using reserved pasta water. Toss thoroughly to guarantee uniform sauce distribution throughout pasta and protein.
- Transfer completed dish to serving vessel, optionally embellishing with finely chopped parsley for visual and flavor enhancement. Recommend immediate consumption to maximize temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier dish without compromising flavor.
- Experiment with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for lighter protein options that match the sauce’s rich profile.
- Toast minced garlic briefly to enhance its nutty, aromatic qualities and prevent bitter undertones in the final sauce.
- Control sauce consistency by gradually adding reserved pasta water, ensuring a silky, clingy texture that perfectly coats each rotini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 565
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg