Description
A comforting pasta dish featuring rigatoni in a rich and creamy beef sauce, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water 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 up as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the skillet, cooking for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked rigatoni into the sauce, ensuring even coating.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Feel free to swap ground beef for a meat substitute for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg