Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Cheesy Garlic Butter Rigatoni with Savory Beef recipe. A rich and flavorful pasta dish that combines tender rigatoni with savory ground beef in a luscious, cheesy garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Rigatoni Pasta:
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Savory Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Rigatoni: Boil rigatoni pasta until al dente, reserving pasta water. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in butter, heavy cream, and milk. Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted.
- Combine: Toss in cooked rigatoni, adjusting consistency with pasta water. Let flavors meld.
- Garnish: Finish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Enhance flavors by adding white wine or beef broth.
- Variations: Try Italian sausage or ground turkey. Serve with salad or garlic bread.
