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A bowl of creamy beef rotini pasta with garlic parmesan sauce and fresh parsley garnish
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Beef and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp sal t
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 cup pasta water (reserved)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Boil a large pot of salted water and cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 0.5 cup pasta water before draining.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain excess fat.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the beef and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and oregano. Whisk until the cheese is melted and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Add the cooked rotini to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly.
  • Adjust sauce consistency using the reserved pasta water if needed.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.