Weeknight Garlic Butter Rotini with Beef, Italian Sausage, and Spinach
Bring the flavors of an Italian bistro to your weeknight table with this garlic butter rotini packed with juicy ground beef, savory Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and a light buttery tomato-parmesan sauce. Perfect for quick dinners, easy entertaining, and cozy comfort food cravings, this dish is a one-pan wonder that’s as simple as it is satisfying. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, hearty pasta recipes, or a comforting family meal, this easy recipe will be a weeknight favorite.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Large Skillet
- Colander
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb Italian sausage
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook ground beef and Italian sausage until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add butter and minced garlic. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and reserved pasta water. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
- Add spinach and cooked rotini. Toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
- Turn off heat, sprinkle Parmesan, and season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
Notes
Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce thickness. Add fresh basil or heavy cream for an extra rich twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 22mg
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