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Ground Beef Pasta


  • Author: amanda-hart
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A cozy, creamy pasta dish featuring rigatoni coated in a savory sauce of ground beef, tomato, and heavy cream.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 8 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. In a separate pot, cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and add to the skillet with the sauce.
  5. Toss to combine, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  6. Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Notes

Serve warm in cozy bowls and allow for personalization with garlic bread or a crisp salad. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: creamy pasta, ground beef, comfort food, quick dinner, easy recipe