Description
Hearty ground beef and rotini pasta in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce that comes together in one pot for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup additional Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add rotini pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 3. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- 4. Push beef to one side of pan. Add 2 tablespoons butter to empty space and let melt. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- 5. Sprinkle flour over beef mixture and stir everything together. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 6. Gradually pour in milk while stirring constantly. Add Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 7. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until sauce begins to thicken.
- 8. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Add Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring until melted and smooth.
- 9. Add cooked rotini and toss to coat. Add pasta water if needed for consistency.
- 10. Remove from heat and stir in remaining butter and fresh parsley. Serve with additional Parmesan.
Notes
Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g