Cheesy Rotini with Garlic Butter Sauce and Ground Beef
Cheesy Rotini with Garlic Butter Sauce and Ground Beef is a creamy and comforting pasta dish that combines the rich flavors of savory ground beef and melted cheeses. Ready in just 30 minutes, this delicious meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, sure to please both kids and adults alike. The rotini pasta holds on to the luscious garlic butter sauce, making every bite a delight. Whether served family-style or in individual bowls, this dish will impress your guests and become a staple at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, cooking until browned; season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in beef broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer before adding Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Mix until melted.
- Combine cooked beef and drained rotini into the sauce; toss to coat evenly.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg