Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Rigatoni
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Rigatoni, a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners. This recipe features al dente rigatoni enveloped in a rich, savory sauce made with seasoned ground beef, garlic, and velvety butter. The addition of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese transforms this pasta into a creamy masterpiece that appeals to both kids and adults alike. With its quick preparation time of under 30 minutes, this flavorful dish offers a delicious solution for satisfying your family’s hunger while delivering authentic Italian comfort at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rigatoni
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef while breaking it apart; add Italian seasoning.
- Pour in beef broth and simmer for 5 minutes. Lower heat, stir in heavy cream gradually, and add Parmesan until melted.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce, tossing until well-coated; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg