Garlic Butter Rotini with Beef, Italian Sausage and Spinach
Garlic Butter Rotini with Beef, Italian Sausage, and Spinach is a rich and comforting pasta dish combining tender rotini with savory ground beef, spicy Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and a luscious garlic butter sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this flavorful and hearty recipe is versatile and family-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Can be made Gluten Free (use gluten-free rotini and check sausage)
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz rotini pasta
Meats
- 8 oz ground beef
- 8 oz Italian sausage
Vegetables & Herbs
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy & Fats
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Oils & Seasonings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Rotini Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a small cup of pasta water for later.
- Brown the Meat: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until no longer pink and nicely browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté Garlic and Spinach: Remove the browned meat and set it aside momentarily. In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant but not browned. Toss in the fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
- Combine Everything: Return the cooked meat to the skillet, add the drained rotini pasta, and gently toss everything together. If the mixture feels dry, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Finish with Cheese and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese. Give one last gentle stir, then plate and serve immediately for maximum flavor and warmth.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the pasta; aim for al dente to maintain texture.
- Use freshly minced garlic for better aroma and flavor.
- Reserve pasta water to help blend sauce and keep it silky.
- Brown meats thoroughly to add depth and texture.
- Add spinach last to preserve color and nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Rotini, Beef Pasta, Italian Sausage Pasta, Spinach Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe, Weeknight Dinner
