Description
Indulge in the comforting and creamy goodness of Cheesy Rotini Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce and Ground Beef. This delightful dish features tender rotini pasta enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce made with savory ground beef and aromatic garlic. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, each bite brings warmth and satisfaction, making it a family favorite that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain any excess fat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat, add butter, and stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss the cooked rotini into the sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg