Cheddar Beef Rigatoni Skillet: Quick and Indulgent Comfort Food
A delicious and easy-to-make dish that brings comfort to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add marinara sauce to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix cooked rigatoni into the sauce, and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover the skillet and let cheese melt, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes when cooking the beef.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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