Description
Garlic Parmesan Beef with Rigatoni is a delightful and comforting dish that perfectly blends savory ground beef, creamy garlic sauce, and al dente rigatoni pasta. This easy-to-make recipe transforms a busy weeknight into a satisfying culinary experience, leaving your kitchen filled with irresistible aromas. Whether for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this hearty meal is sure to impress and have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- Rigatoni pasta
- Lean ground beef
- Minced fresh garlic
- Heavy cream
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef; drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning; stir until smooth.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg