Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Parmesan Beef Rigatoni, a delightful dish that brings together tender beef and perfectly cooked rigatoni pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce. This recipe is not only quick—taking just 30 minutes to prepare—but also incredibly satisfying, making it an ideal choice for both busy weeknights and special occasions. With its luscious sauce and hearty ingredients, this dish is sure to become a family favorite, pleasing palates of all ages. Enjoy it paired with a fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb beef sirloin or stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season beef with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until browned; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add beef broth, scraping up browned bits, then stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine seared beef and cooked rigatoni into the sauce; simmer briefly to meld flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg