Description
Rich, creamy Beef and Rotini Alfredo Delight brings Italian comfort straight to dinner tables. Hearty pasta swirls with tender beef and silky sauce promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Pasta and Dairy:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) rotini pasta
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of salted water and cook rotini pasta to perfect al dente texture, following package guidelines. Carefully drain the pasta and reserve for later assembly.
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium flame and thoroughly brown the ground beef, ensuring complete cooking. Eliminate excess grease by draining, then temporarily set meat aside.
- Return the skillet to heat and introduce olive oil or butter. Sauté minced garlic until its aromatic essence fills the kitchen, creating a fragrant base for the sauce.
- Dust flour over the garlic and whisk consistently, developing a golden, bubbling roux that forms the foundation of the creamy sauce.
- Introduce milk gradually, whisking continuously to prevent any unwanted lumps from forming. Incorporate Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, stirring until the sauce transforms into a velvety, rich consistency.
- Reunite the cooked beef with the drained rotini in the skillet, gently folding to ensure every morsel is luxuriously coated with the garlic-Parmesan sauce.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley across the top, adding a vibrant finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Perfectly cook pasta al dente to maintain ideal texture and prevent mushiness during the final mixing stage.
- Brown ground beef thoroughly to develop rich, deep flavors and eliminate excess fat for a cleaner-tasting dish.
- Whisk flour carefully to create a smooth roux, which helps prevent lumps in the creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for maximum flavor and smoother sauce consistency compared to pre-packaged alternatives.
- Toss pasta and beef gently in the sauce to ensure even coating without breaking the rotini pasta.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley just before serving to add a bright, herbal note and enhance the visual appeal of the meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg