Here’s a hearty, comforting rigatoni pasta with ground beef and Parmesan cheese—rich, savory, and easy to make 🍝
🍝 Rigatoni with Ground Beef & Parmesan
Ingredients:
- 250–300 g rigatoni pasta
- 300 g ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta
Boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside. - Cook the beef
Heat olive oil in a pan. Add onion and cook until soft.
Add garlic, then ground beef. Cook until browned. - Make the sauce
Add tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
Simmer for 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened. - Combine
Add cooked rigatoni to the sauce. Toss well to coat. - Finish with cheese
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and mix lightly or serve on top.
✨ Tips:
- Add a splash of cream for a richer, slightly creamy sauce.
- You can mix in mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- For a baked version: transfer to a dish, top with more Parmesan (or mozzarella), and bake until golden.
If you want, I can turn this into a restaurant-style creamy version or a spicy Italian-style recipe 🔥
