Cheesy Rotini with Garlic Butter Sauce and Ground Beef
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Cheesy Rotini with Garlic Butter Sauce and Ground Beef, where creamy cheese meets savory flavors for a delightful meal. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, taking just 30 minutes to prepare. The combination of rotini pasta and ground beef coated in a rich garlic butter sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. Customize it with your favorite veggies or cheeses for a personal touch. Enjoy the heartiness of this one-pot dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- 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 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook rotini in boiling salted water until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown ground beef with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet; sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in beef broth and heavy cream; simmer gently. Add Parmesan and mozzarella until melted.
- Return beef and rotini to the skillet; toss until well coated in sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg