Description

This Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Creamy Beef Rotini is weeknight comfort food at its finest. Tender rotini pasta is smothered in a rich, garlicky Parmesan cream sauce and loaded with savory ground beef. It’s easy, indulgent, and bursting with flavor in every bite. Perfect for feeding the whole family or meal prepping for cozy lunches all week.

Ingredients

Scale

8 ounces rotini pasta
1 pound ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5–7 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let it simmer gently for a couple of minutes.
Add the grated Parmesan and Italian seasoning. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Toss in the cooked rotini and mix until the pasta is fully coated in the creamy beef sauce.
Serve warm, topped with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

Swap rotini for penne or fusilli if that’s what you have on hand.
Want to sneak in some veggies? Try stirring in sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or peas.
For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American-Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. ¼ recipe)
Calories: 550 kcal
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 420 mg
Fat: 35 g
Saturated Fat: 17 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg

Keywords: creamy beef rotini, garlic parmesan pasta, ground beef pasta, weeknight dinner, pasta skillet