Description
Looking for a rich, satisfying, and flavorful pasta dish that feels like a hug in a bowl? This Beef and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce is your new go-to comfort food. Perfect for easy dinners, hearty lunch leftovers, or when you need a cozy yet impressive dish, it combines tender beef, creamy garlic parmesan sauce, and spiral rotini pasta that holds all that saucy goodness. This easy recipe fits right into your collection of quick dinner ideas, creamy pasta meals, or even indulgent food ideas for a weekend feast. Get ready to fall in love with every garlicky, cheesy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin or chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef in batches, seasoning with salt and pepper. Sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini until al dente, drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually add parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Thin with pasta water if needed.
- Return beef to the pan and simmer for 3–5 minutes.
- Add cooked rotini and gently toss to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.