Rigatoni Pasta with Meat Sauce
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Rigatoni Pasta with Meat Sauce, a hearty and delicious dish perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Featuring tender rigatoni pasta coated in a rich, savory meat sauce made with ground beef, aromatic garlic, and onions, this recipe brings classic Italian flavors to your table. A blend of crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and fragrant dried herbs like oregano and basil creates a luscious sauce that simmers to perfection and clings beautifully to the pasta. Finished with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and bright parsley, this easy-to-make meal is ready in under an hour and serves four. It's a satisfying one-pot recipe that balances convenience with bold, homey flavors—your ideal go-to for a comforting pasta night.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil for the rigatoni.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until they are translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the onions and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and no pink remains, about 8 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.
Lower the heat to a simmer and let the sauce cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to develop flavors.
Meanwhile, cook the rigatoni pasta in the boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
Add the cooked rigatoni directly into the meat sauce, tossing well to ensure the pasta is fully coated with the sauce.
Remove from the heat, then stir in half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with the remaining Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2387 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.6 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.4 g | 227% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 361 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 3461 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 197.8 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 120.9 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 778 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 22.1 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 3566 mg | 76% | |
*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.
