Creamy Beef and Rotini Pasta
This Creamy Beef and Rotini Pasta is a hearty, family-friendly dinner that comes together quickly with simple pantry staples. Tender rotini is tossed with seasoned ground beef in a rich tomato and beef broth sauce, then made irresistibly creamy with melted cream cheese and mozzarella. It’s an easy, comforting alternative to traditional red-sauce pasta that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 698kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to the package directions.
- Add oil to a large skillet over high heat. Once hot at ground beef and onion. Break up the ground beef and cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions are soft and the beef is no longer pink.
- Drain any fat from the pan. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Mix in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, tomato sauce and beef broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
- Cut cream cheese into small cubes and add to the pan. Stir until it is completely melted.
- Add in cooked pasta and Mozzarella cheese. Stir until everything is evenly coated and the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 698kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1365mg | Potassium: 822mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1137IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 4mg