Description
Indulge in Cheesy Rotini Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce and Ground Beef—a creamy, comforting dish that’s easy to prepare and sure to delight your family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rotini pasta (whole wheat or gluten-free if desired)
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8–10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- 2. Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef. Cook until browned (about 5–7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat but leave some for flavor.
- 3. Sauté the Garlic: Reduce heat to low. Add butter into the skillet with the cooked beef. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 4. Create the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth while stirring everything together. Let it simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
- 5. Mix in Cheese: Add shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese into the skillet, stirring until melted and creamy.
- 6. Combine Everything: Toss in cooked rotini pasta into your cheesy mixture, stirring well to coat every piece with sauce.
- 7. Serve: Transfer to plates and drizzle with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider incorporating vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers. - If you prefer a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes when sautéing garlic. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.