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Creamy Parmesan Beef Rigatoni

A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring rigatoni, ground beef, and a luscious Parmesan sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Beef
  • 12 oz rigatoni or any pasta of choice
  • 1 lb ground beef preferably lean
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream for creaminess
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup beef broth low sodium
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning for flavor
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
Prepare the Beef
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Make the Sauce
  1. To the skillet with beef, add the beef broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
  2. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce and toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.

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