Description
Cheesy Beef Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food, combining hearty rigatoni pasta, savory lean ground beef, and a creamy cheese sauce. This dish brings warmth to chilly evenings and is perfect for busy weeknights. Each bite offers rich flavors and a satisfying texture that will delight your family and friends. Easy to prepare and customizable, Cheesy Beef Rigatoni turns any meal into a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella and cheddar blend)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef (about 5-7 minutes) and drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in the minced garlic for another minute.
- Mix in the tomato sauce and cream cheese until combined and heated through.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the beef mixture and add Italian seasoning. Stir until well coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with shredded cheese, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes or until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg