Description
Succulent beef and rotini dance together in a garlic parmesan sauce that whispers comfort and flavor. Rich Italian-inspired ingredients create a hearty meal perfect for satisfying hungry families and delighting weekend dinner crowds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 12 ounces (340 grams) rotini pasta
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt for pasta water
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Water for boiling
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook rotini pasta for 9-11 minutes until perfectly al dente. Extract and preserve one cup of pasta water before draining. Set pasta aside.
- Heat skillet over medium-high temperature with olive oil. Introduce ground beef and systematically fragment with spatula. Roast meat for 5-7 minutes until completely browned. Eliminate excess grease and temporarily remove beef from pan.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Introduce minced garlic and rapidly sauté for approximately one minute, creating an aromatic foundation without scorching.
- Delicately dust flour over fragrant garlic, ensuring thorough integration. Methodically pour milk while continuously whisking to prevent lumpy textures. Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing natural thickening.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until cheese dissolves completely, creating a velvety smooth sauce.
- Transfer drained rotini into sauce-filled skillet. Gently toss pasta to ensure uniform coating. Adjust sauce consistency by gradually introducing reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley for vibrant presentation. Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and luxuriously creamy.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a lighter dish that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
- Reserve pasta water strategically for adjusting sauce consistency, preventing a dry or overly thick sauce.
- Grate fresh Parmesan cheese instead of using pre-packaged alternatives for a more vibrant, authentic taste profile.
- Toast garlic briefly to enhance its nutty, aromatic qualities without risking bitter burnt notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 563 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg