Description
A comforting dish of rigatoni pasta and ground beef in a rich and creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat with the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Using freshly grated Parmesan cheese enhances the dish’s flavor and texture. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, beef, rigatoni, Parmesan, comfort food
