Creamy Cheesy Garlic Butter Rigatoni with Savory Beef: 7 Simple Steps
This Creamy Beef Rigatoni is pure comfort food. It’s quick, easy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in marinara sauce and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked rigatoni to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. You can also add other vegetables, such as mushrooms or bell peppers.