Description
Cheesy Rotini Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce and Ground Beef is the ultimate easy dinner recipe that brings bold flavor and comforting texture to your table. Tender rotini pasta curls are coated in a creamy, buttery garlic sauce, then tossed with browned ground beef and melted cheese for a meal that’s rich, satisfying, and incredibly family-friendly. Whether you’re looking for budget-friendly food ideas, quick dinner inspiration, or kid-approved comfort food, this dish checks all the boxes—flavorful, fast, and fuss-free!
Ingredients
12 oz rotini pasta
1 lb ground beef
4 cloves garlic minced
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
3. Add butter to the skillet with the cooked beef. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. Pour in the cream or milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Lower heat and add mozzarella and cheddar, stirring until smooth and fully melted.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the cheesy garlic butter sauce.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
8. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving if desired.
9. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
10. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce if you prefer a little kick.
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey and use half and half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: easy pasta dinner, garlic butter pasta, cheesy rotini, ground beef recipes, quick dinner idea, family comfort food