Description
Creamy Parmesan Beef Rigatoni is a comforting, flavorful pasta dish that brings the essence of Italian cuisine right to your dinner table. This quick and easy recipe combines al dente rigatoni with savory ground beef, a rich creamy sauce, and two types of cheese for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. In just 40 minutes, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality dish that the whole family will love. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices for an extra twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté onion until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Brown the ground beef in the skillet, breaking it apart until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper; cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in beef broth and heavy cream; simmer to thicken.
- Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese until melted, then add mozzarella cheese for extra creaminess.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce; use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg