Description
Creamy Parmesan Beef Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food that brings rich, savory flavors to your dinner table. This creamy pasta dish combines perfectly cooked rigatoni with seasoned ground beef, a luscious cream sauce, and a generous helping of Parmesan cheese, creating a meal that’s both satisfying and quick to prepare. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or swapping out proteins for a delightful twist on this classic dish. Serve it up with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that everyone will love!
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
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion until softened. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Brown the ground beef in the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully cooked; drain excess grease.
- Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper; cook for another few minutes.
- Pour in beef broth and heavy cream; simmer to thicken sauce for about 5–7 minutes.
- Gradually stir in Parmesan until melted; add mozzarella for extra creaminess.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with sauce and toss; use reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley or basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg