Cheesy Rotini Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce and Ground Beef
Indulge in the comforting delight of Cheesy Rotini Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce and Ground Beef. This hearty dish features rotini pasta enveloped in a creamy garlic butter sauce, topped with savory ground beef and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, each bite promises a blend of rich flavors that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot with a pinch of salt. Add rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Reduce heat to low; add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add cooked rotini pasta to the skillet along with melted cheddar cheese, mixing well until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve warm garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg