Description
Hearty beef and rotini alfredo delight brings comfort to pasta enthusiasts seeking a rich culinary experience. Savory ground beef and creamy sauce combine with perfectly cooked rotini for a satisfying meal that invites you to enjoy each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 12 oz (340 g) rotini pasta
- 2 cups (473 ml) milk
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps olive oil or butter
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Bring a generously salted water pot to a rolling boil and cook rotini until perfectly tender. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Meat Browning: Sizzle ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, cooking completely and eliminating excess fat. Transfer cooked meat to a holding plate.
- Sauce Foundation: In the same skillet, melt butter or olive oil and infuse garlic, releasing its aromatic essence. Dust flour over the fragrant mixture, whisking to create a golden, bubbling roux.
- Creamy Transformation: Stream milk into the roux, whisking vigorously to prevent lumps. Blend in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until the sauce reaches a luxurious, smooth consistency.
- Final Assembly: Reunite the seasoned beef and drained rotini in the skillet, gently folding to ensure every morsel gets lavishly coated with the velvety garlic-Parmesan sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the top, adding a vibrant, herbaceous finish that elevates both visual appeal and flavor profile.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection: Cook rotini exactly as package suggests to maintain ideal al dente texture, preventing mushy or overly hard pasta.
- Beef Browning Technique: Ensure complete ground beef cooking over medium heat, thoroughly draining excess fat for a cleaner, more concentrated meat flavor.
- Roux Mastery: Whisk flour and garlic carefully to create a smooth base, preventing lumps and developing a rich, golden foundation for the creamy sauce.
- Cheese Integration: Add Parmesan gradually while stirring to achieve a silky, uniform sauce that clings perfectly to pasta and beef without separation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg