Keto Rigatoni Pasta with Meat Sauce
Indulge in this hearty and flavor-packed Keto Rigatoni Pasta with Meat Sauce, tailored for those craving classic Italian comfort food without the carbs. Featuring tender keto-friendly rigatoni coated in a robust homemade meat sauce, this dish combines savory browned ground beef, aromatic garlic and onions, and rich tomato flavors, all enhanced with Italian seasoning and a hint of red pepper flakes. Finished with fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this low-carb recipe delivers the ultimate keto-friendly pasta experience in just 50 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or satisfying guests with a keto meal option, this easy, wholesome recipe is sure to become a new favorite for your dinner rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Keto Rigatoni Pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 14 ounces Canned Diced Tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 0.25 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
- 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
Instructions
Cook the keto rigatoni pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing it to caramelize with the beef.
Add the canned diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir everything together.
Lower the heat to a simmer and let the sauce cook for about 15 minutes, letting all the flavors meld together.
Add the cooked keto rigatoni to the skillet and gently toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Remove from heat and stir in the freshly chopped basil.
Serve the pasta hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
572 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.6 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 793 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 34.8 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 652 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
