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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni Pasta Recipe for Weeknight Dinners
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Creamy Beef Rigatoni

A robust and savory pasta dish featuring perfectly seared ground beef and tender rigatoni tossed in a rich, velvety tomato-cream sauce. This Italian-inspired meal is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering restaurant-quality comfort with simple, accessible ingredients. The depth of flavor, built through searing the beef and toasting the tomato paste, ensures a hearty experience that appeals to the whole family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Rigatoni pasta
  • 1 lb Ground beef (80/20 lean)
  • 3 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook rigatoni until al dente.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef until cooked through.
  3. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
  4. Add minced garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste and toast with the beef for two minutes.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up all browned bits.
  7. Reduce heat to low and whisk in the heavy cream.
  8. Add the cooked pasta directly into the sauce using a slotted spoon.
  9. Stir in the parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and coats the pasta evenly.
  10. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

Substitute rigatoni with penne or ziti if desired. Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melting consistency. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.