Description
Creamy Parmesan Beef with Rigatoni Pasta is a delightful comfort dish that combines tender ground beef and al dente rigatoni enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce. The aromatic blend of garlic and onion elevates this pasta recipe, making it ideal for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends. Each bite is a warm embrace on a chilly evening, promising satisfaction and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and golden brown.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in heavy cream and half of the grated Parmesan cheese; simmer for about five minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss the drained rigatoni into the creamy beef mixture until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnishing with remaining Parmesan and fresh spinach if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg