Description
Creamy Parmesan Beef with Rigatoni Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender ground beef, a rich and creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked rigatoni. This one-pot dish is quick to prepare and sure to impress both family and friends. With every bite, you’ll enjoy the savory flavors of beef and parmesan enveloped in a luscious sauce, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Gather around the table and indulge in this satisfying meal that’s as delicious as it is easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the rigatoni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Increase heat and add ground beef; cook until browned and crumbly, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Lower heat, stir in heavy cream and beef broth, mixing until smooth.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning; stir until melted into the sauce.
- Toss cooked rigatoni in the skillet, ensuring it's well coated with the creamy sauce. Simmer for an additional couple of minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg