Beef and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce
This hearty dish features tender beef strips tossed with rotini pasta in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce. It's a perfect one-pot meal that's quick to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot
- 1 Skillet
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 Colander
- 1 Cheese grater (optional)
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb beef sirloin, cut into thin strips
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half or a lighter milk alternative.
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional) For extra flavor.
- fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef strips, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Allow it to simmer for a couple of minutes until it slightly thickens.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If using, add the dried Italian herbs for extra flavor.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet and mix well to coat with the sauce. Add the cooked rotini to the skillet and toss everything together, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
For a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or a lighter milk alternative.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.