Cheesy Rotini Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce and Ground Beef
Craving comfort in under 30 minutes? This Cheesy Rotini Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce and Ground Beef is the ultimate one-pan dinner dream—packed with flavor, hearty ground beef, melty cheese, and a buttery garlic sauce that clings to every twist of pasta. Perfect for easy dinner ideas, cozy comfort food, or quick weeknight meals. This easy recipe hits all the right notes for dinner ideas, quick meals, or reheatable lunch leftovers that actually taste amazing.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot for boiling pasta
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 225 g rotini pasta
- 450 g ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups shredded cheese blend
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Boil rotini in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Push beef aside and melt butter with minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and beef broth. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and stir to coat. Top with shredded cheese and cover until melted.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra creaminess, stir in ¼ cup of cream cheese just before adding the pasta. Add red pepper flakes if you prefer a spicier kick.
Nutrition
Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 34gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 820mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 290mgIron: 4.2mg
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