Creamy Parmesan Beef Rigatoni: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delightful creamy pasta dish that combines tender beef with rich Parmesan sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add cooked rigatoni to the skillet and mix until coated with sauce.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using freshly cracked black pepper.
- You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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