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Creamy Parmesan Beef Rigatoni – A Rich, Hearty Pasta Classic

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Creamy Parmesan Beef Rigatoni blends tender ground beef, ridged pasta, and a garlic-Parmesan cream sauce for a rich, weeknight-friendly comfort meal.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz rigatoni pasta

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1/2 cup beef broth

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water (as needed)

Instructions

  • Cook rigatoni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Brown ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks.

  • Add onion and sauté until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.

  • Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes.

  • Pour in beef broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2–3 minutes.

  • Lower heat and stir in cream. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.

  • Stir in Parmesan a little at a time until melted and smooth.

  • Toss in cooked rigatoni and combine. Loosen with pasta water if needed.

  • Serve hot, topped with extra cheese and chopped parsley.

Notes

Substitute ground turkey or sausage, use half-and-half for a lighter version, or add spinach for color and nutrients. Stores well for up to 3 days.

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