Creamy Garlic Parmesan Beef Pasta
Creamy, garlicky, and loaded with Parmesan, this pasta brings together ground beef and rotini for the ultimate comfort meal. It’s simple, satisfying, and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the rotini pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and sauté until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in heavy cream and let it gently simmer.
- Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
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Notes
- You can swap rotini with penne, fusilli, or farfalle.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and creaminess.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.