Description
A comforting pasta dish featuring rich cream sauce and hearty beef, perfect for cozy family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Rigatoni: Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once it’s bubbling away, toss in your rigatoni. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes. Remember, you want that lovely bite to it! Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add your ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Cook until it’s browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds to a minute until that heavenly aroma fills your kitchen.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Gradually add in the heavy cream, stirring as you go. Bring it to a gentle simmer and let it bubble for 3-5 minutes. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, and stir until it melts into the sauce.
- Combine and Mix: Return the browned beef to the skillet, followed by the cooked rigatoni. Gently toss everything together.
- Season and Garnish: Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning and stir well. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Lastly, add chopped parsley for a touch of brightness!
Notes
Experiment with ingredient variations like adding sautéed mushrooms or using ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, beef rigatoni, creamy sauce, family meal, Italian recipe