Creamy Parmesan Beef Rigatoni
Creamy Parmesan Beef Rigatoni is your go-to comfort food, combining tender rigatoni pasta with a rich and velvety sauce made from heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort. With its enticing aroma and satisfying flavor, Creamy Parmesan Beef Rigatoni will surely warm hearts and fill bellies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (10-12 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Increase heat slightly, add ground beef, breaking it apart while cooking until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan, simmering until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the creamy beef mixture until well coated.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg