Description
Creamy Parmesan Beef Rigatoni is a comforting dish that will quickly become a family favorite. This easy-to-make recipe features tender rigatoni pasta enveloped in a luscious cream sauce made with Parmesan cheese and ground beef. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, providing rich flavors and satisfying textures that everyone will love. With its quick preparation time and versatile ingredients, you can easily customize it to suit your preferences. Whether served alongside a crisp salad or warm garlic bread, this dish promises to bring warmth and joy to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté onions for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes, draining excess grease.
- Mix in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (optional), salt, and pepper; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in beef broth and heavy cream; simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Gradually add Parmesan and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
- Toss cooked rigatoni with the sauce; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 290g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg