Description
This Cheesy Rotini Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce and Ground Beef is the ultimate comfort meal for any day of the week. Creamy, cheesy, garlicky, and hearty – it’s the kind of one-pot pasta dish that’s as satisfying as it is simple.
Ingredients
12 oz rotini pasta
1 lb ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a deep skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat.
3. Push the beef to one side of the skillet. Add butter and minced garlic. Let garlic cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine with the garlic butter. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to slightly thicken.
5. Add cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Stir constantly until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
6. Add the cooked rotini to the skillet. Toss until fully coated with the sauce and beef mixture.
7. Garnish with parsley if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt and texture.
Don’t overcook the pasta – al dente keeps it from turning mushy in the sauce.
Add a splash of milk or cream when reheating to bring back creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 645
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Cheesy rotini, garlic butter pasta, beef pasta