Description
A comforting pasta dish featuring rigatoni, ground beef, and a rich creamy Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Rigatoni: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente—about 9 to 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Brown the Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Make it Creamy: Reduce heat to low, pour in heavy cream and sprinkle in grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined.
- Combine with Pasta: Gently fold in the cooked rigatoni to ensure every piece is coated in sauce.
- Serve: Dish out the creamy rigatoni, garnish with chopped parsley, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Make sure to use freshly grated cheese for the best flavor. The dish can be customized with vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg