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Garlic Butter Rotini with Beef Recipe

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A flavorful and comforting Garlic Butter Rotini with Beef combines tender rotini pasta with savory ground beef and Italian sausage, all tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh spinach and melted cheese. This hearty dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 12 oz rotini pasta

Meat

  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)

Sauce and Vegetables

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rotini until al dente, approximately 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Brown meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking them apart as they cook. Once browned, drain excess fat from the skillet.
  3. Sauté garlic and butter: Reduce heat to low and add the minced garlic and butter to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  4. Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked rotini to the skillet and stir well to coat the pasta evenly with the garlic butter mixture.
  5. Add spinach: Toss in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Incorporate cheese and cream: Stir in the shredded cheese and heavy cream (if using) until melted and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
  7. Season: Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste, mixing thoroughly to blend the flavors.
  8. Serve: Serve the dish warm, optionally garnished with extra cheese or fresh herbs such as parsley or basil for added aroma and color.

Notes

  • Use either mozzarella or Parmesan cheese according to your preference; Parmesan will add a sharper flavor.
  • Heavy cream is optional but adds a richer, creamier texture to the sauce.
  • To reduce fat, drain all excess grease thoroughly after browning the meats.
  • For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
  • Fresh herbs like parsley or basil enhance the presentation and add a fresh note.

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