Garlic Parmesan Beef Pasta
A simple recipe that comes together in 30 minutes with flavors of garlic and a creamy sauce with tender ground beef and pasta.
Servings 4
Calories 1081kcal
Ingredients
- 10 ounces dried rotini pasta (2.5 cups - measured before cooking)
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup beef broth (can use low or no sodium)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (optional, can use dried)
Instructions
- Cook 10 ounces dried rotini pasta according to the package directions. Add a pinch of salt to the pasta water. Drain and set aside. While the pasta is cooking, move forward with the recipe.
- To a large skillet over medium heat add 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion and 4 garlic cloves, minced. Season with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder. Cook and crumble the ground beef until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease if needed and put beef back into the skillet.
- To the skillet (over medium heat) add 1/2 cup beef broth, 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Stir and cook for about 3-5 minutes or until the sauce is a little thicker.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir until combined.
- Taste to see if more salt and pepper are needed. Optional: Add 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped parsley and stir.
- Top with remaining parsley before serving and enjoy!
Notes
- Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
Nutrition
Calories: 1081kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 74g | Sodium: 955mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g
