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Creamy Garlic Butter Rigatoni with Beef and Parmesan Sauce

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Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Garlic Butter Rigatoni with Beef and Parmesan Sauce. This rich and savory pasta dish features a creamy, buttery sauce with a blend of Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, complemented by tender ground beef. With a hint of heat from red pepper flakes and the perfect pasta to hold the sauce, this easy-to-make meal is sure to please everyone at the table.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

12 oz rigatoni pasta

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

5 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

Pepper to taste

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup whole milk

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rigatoni pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.

Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Reduce the heat to medium. Add heavy cream and milk, stirring to combine.

Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta in the creamy sauce.

Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

Notes

Add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers for extra nutrition.

Penne or fettuccine can be used instead of rigatoni.

For more heat, add extra crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.

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