Cheesy Beef Rigatoni
Cheesy Beef Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender rigatoni pasta with savory ground beef and a rich, creamy cheese sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. With gooey melted cheese and robust flavors, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy this delicious hug in a bowl that brings everyone together!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions in oil until translucent; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and brown thoroughly while breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted; gradually add chicken broth while mixing well. Incorporate shredded cheddar cheese and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Gently fold cooked rigatoni into the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, mix in vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. For a twist, swap out the beef for ground turkey or mushrooms.