Description
Creamy Parmesan Beef Rigatoni is a delightful, comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to cozy weeknight meals. This creamy pasta combines tender rigatoni with flavorful ground beef, all enveloped in a luscious sauce made rich by the addition of heavy cream and nutty Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an easy and satisfying recipe that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds. You can even customize it with your favorite veggies or spices!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, add garlic and cook briefly.
- Brown the ground beef in the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks; drain excess grease.
- Stir in tomato paste and seasonings; cook for a few minutes to enhance flavors.
- Add beef broth and cream; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Mix in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses until melted.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce, using reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg