Description
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Recipes:
Rigatoni with Creamy Meat Sauce
A satisfying pasta dish with rigatoni smothered in a creamy and savory meat sauce, perfect for a delicious and filling meal.
Ingredients
:
For the Pasta:
1 lb rigatoni pasta
Salt for the pasta water
For the Meat Sauce:
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
:
Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook according to package instructions, or until al dente.
Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Make the Meat Sauce:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for an additional 5 minutes, until it thickens.
If the sauce gets too thick, add some reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
Combine the Pasta and Sauce:
Add the cooked rigatoni pasta to the skillet with the meat sauce. Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese for extra creaminess and flavor.
Serve:
Plate the pasta and garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Enjoy your delicious rigatoni with creamy meat sauce!
Let me know if you’d like any modifications or additional side dish ideas!
