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Garlic Butter Rotini with Beef, Italian Sausage and Spinach

Garlic Butter Rotini with Beef, Italian Sausage and Spinach Delight

Enjoy a quick and hearty Garlic Butter Rotini with Beef, Italian Sausage and Spinach, ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Can substitute with fusilli or penne.
For the Meat
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can be replaced with ground turkey.
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage Mild or hot, spicy varieties available.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with olive oil.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh recommended.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can replace with non-dairy alternatives.
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Can use nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan.
For Freshness
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Can substitute with kale or thawed frozen spinach.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ¾ cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and Italian sausage; cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  3. Push meat to the side and melt unsalted butter in the skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir garlic into the meat mixture. Cook together for 1 minute, then add fresh spinach.
  5. Cook spinach for 1-2 minutes until wilted, adding brightness and freshness to the dish.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until cheese melts. Keep the heat low.
  7. Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired sauce consistency is achieved. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  8. Add drained rotini pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat pasta evenly with the sauce and meat.
  9. Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Mix well.
  10. Transfer to serving plates and garnish with extra grated Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, cook pasta al dente to absorb the sauce better. Be cautious with garlic to avoid burning, and don't forget to reserve pasta water for sauce consistency.

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