Description
A simple recipe for rich, creamy beef and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the sauce simmers, cook the rigatoni pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta.
- Stir the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese into the beef sauce until smooth.
- Add the drained rigatoni to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes before adding the cream.
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: creamy beef, parmesan pasta, rigatoni, ground beef recipe, easy dinner