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Garlic Parmesan Beef Pasta That'll Steal Your Heart

This creamy and savory garlic parmesan beef pasta is made with rotini, tender ground beef, and rich heavy cream. Cooked up quickly in one pot, it's cozy comfort food ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 1081 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 10 oz Dried rotini pasta about 2.5 cups before cooking
  • 1 pound Ground beef fresh or thawed
  • 0.5 cup Finely chopped onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 0.5 cup Beef broth low or no sodium
  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh chopped parsley optional, can use dried

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until just tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat skillet over medium, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
  • Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook 2-3 minutes until onions are soft.
  • Stir in garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Mix evenly.
  • Pour in beef broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  • Add parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir until melted and blended.
  • Toss in cooked pasta and stir to coat with sauce. Simmer 2-3 minutes more.
  • Top with fresh parsley and extra cheese if desired, then serve warm.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat with a splash of cream to keep it smooth. Freezes well if cooled before freezing.