Description
A creamy and comforting Beef and Rotini pasta dish cooked in a rich Garlic Parmesan Sauce. Ground beef is browned and simmered with garlic, flour, and milk to create a luscious sauce, flavored with Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. This easy skillet meal can be prepared in just 30 minutes and serves 4 people, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz rotini pasta
Beef and Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rotini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the beef in the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add flour: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the beef and garlic mixture. Stir well to combine and cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour flavor.
- Create the sauce: Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Continue stirring to incorporate the mixture evenly.
- Season and thicken: Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook while stirring frequently until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts fully and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Toss pasta in sauce: Add the cooked rotini pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the garlic Parmesan sauce. Heat through for 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve warm immediately for the best flavor.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat milk and reduce the amount of cheese.
- You can substitute rotini with any short pasta shape, such as penne or fusilli.
- To add extra veggies, consider stirring in sautéed spinach or mushrooms when adding the garlic.
- Make sure not to overcook the pasta to prevent it from becoming mushy when tossed with sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
