Description
Creamy Parmesan Beef Rigatoni is a comforting dish that combines robust flavors and creamy textures, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or cozy gatherings. This one-pot meal features rich ground beef enveloped in a velvety sauce of heavy cream and melted cheeses, delivering satisfaction with every bite. Perfectly cooked rigatoni pasta serves as the base, soaking up the delightful sauce for a truly indulgent experience. With just 40 minutes from prep to table, this quick and easy recipe is sure to become a staple in your household.
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.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté onion for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic for another minute.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart until browned (about 6–8 minutes). Drain excess grease.
- Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth and heavy cream, simmering for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted, then add mozzarella until smooth.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg