Garlic Parmesan Beef Pasta That'll Steal Your Heart Recipe
This Garlic Parmesan Beef Pasta is a creamy, savory dish featuring tender ground beef and rotini pasta in a rich garlic-parmesan cream sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a comforting one-pot meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that combines hearty flavors with a smooth, cheesy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10 oz Dried rotini pasta (about 2.5 cups before cooking)
- 1 pound Ground beef (fresh or thawed)
- 0.5 cup Finely chopped onion
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 cup Beef broth (low or no sodium)
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chopped parsley (optional, can use dried)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the rotini pasta according to the package directions until just tender. Drain the pasta thoroughly and set it aside for later use.
- Brown Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until it is browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease if necessary to keep the dish from being too oily.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and become translucent.
- Season: Stir in the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and onion powder evenly to infuse the beef and onions with savory flavors.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine all ingredients. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Simmer Sauce: Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
- Incorporate Cheese and Herbs: Add the freshly grated parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning to the sauce. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked rotini pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta thoroughly with the creamy garlic parmesan sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the top if using, give one final stir, then serve hot for a delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- Drain excess grease from the cooked beef to avoid a greasy sauce.
- Use low or no sodium beef broth to control salt levels in the dish.
- Parsley can be substituted with dried Italian herbs if fresh is unavailable.
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half but expect a slightly thinner sauce.
- Ensure to stir sauce continuously when adding cheese to prevent clumping.
