Creamy Parmesan Beef: Indulgent Rigatoni Pasta Delight
A creamy and indulgent dish combining beef, rigatoni pasta, and parmesan cheese sure to please any crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add grated parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
- Toss in cooked rigatoni pasta until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg