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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rotini with Tender Beef

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rotini with Tender Beef

Indulge in this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rotini with Tender Beef that offers rich, comforting flavors and textures in every bite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz rotini pasta
Meat
  • 1 lb ground beef
Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Garnish
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside.
  3. In the same skillet, heat olive oil or butter. Saut? the minced garlic for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle the flour into the skillet and whisk for 1-2 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  5. Gradually add the milk while whisking to create a smooth sauce.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  7. Return the cooked beef and drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat everything evenly in the creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 470mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by substituting ground beef with turkey or adding vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.

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