Description
Indulge in this Creamy Parmesan Beef Rigatoni, a delightful dish where tender rigatoni pasta is enveloped in a rich and savory beef sauce, topped with melted cheeses for the ultimate comfort meal.
Ingredients
Rigatoni pasta
Ground beef (80/20 blend)
Heavy cream
Parmesan cheese
Beef broth
Mozzarella cheese
Tomato paste
Italian seasoning
Fresh garlic
Onion
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion becomes translucent.
- Stir in tomato paste and Italian seasoning, allowing the mixture to cook for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine and simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Mix in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese until melted and well combined.
- Add the cooked rigatoni pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or fresh herbs as a garnish. Ensure to use freshly grated cheeses for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
Keywords: Creamy Parmesan Beef Rigatoni, pasta dish, comfort food, beef recipe, cheesy pasta