Creamy Ricotta Tomato Beef Rigatoni: A Comforting Weeknight Delight
A creamy and comforting dish featuring rigatoni pasta, rich beef, and velvety ricotta mixed with fresh tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir in the ricotta cheese until well mixed.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
- This dish can be made in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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