Description
Succulent beef and rotini dance in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, creating a comforting Italian-inspired meal. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a satisfying dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 12 oz (340g) rotini pasta
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt (for boiling water)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Submerge rotini in heavily salted water, cooking until al dente. Drain completely and allow to air-dry, preventing water accumulation.
- Meat Transformation: Sauté ground beef in a large skillet, fragmenting into fine crumbles over medium heat. Introduce diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until vegetables become translucent and fragrant. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer the seasoned mixture to a holding plate.
- Sauce Crafting: Construct a luxurious garlic Parmesan sauce by creating a golden roux with butter and flour. Slowly incorporate milk, whisking vigilantly to maintain smoothness. Simmer until sauce thickens, then integrate Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes for complex flavor complexity.
- Culinary Fusion: Combine beef mixture with sauce and rotini, gently folding to ensure comprehensive sauce coverage. Allow ingredients to harmonize and develop rich, interconnected flavors.
- Serving Finale: Plate the dish immediately, embellishing with freshly chopped parsley and an additional Parmesan cheese dusting to enhance visual appeal and taste profile.
Notes
- Salt Pasta Water Generously: Use a handful of salt to create a well-seasoned water base that enhances the pasta’s flavor from within, preventing bland taste.
- Control Beef Browning: Cook ground beef over medium heat, breaking it into small, uniform crumbles to ensure even cooking and prevent tough, clumpy texture.
- Whisk Sauce Smoothly: Continuously whisk milk into roux to prevent lumps, creating a silky sauce that coats pasta evenly without grainy inconsistencies.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add Parmesan off heat to prevent separation, allowing residual warmth to melt cheese smoothly and maintain creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg