Here’s a hearty and delicious way to make Rigatoni with ground beef and Parmesan cheese:
🍝 Ingredients
- 250–300g Rigatoni
- 300g ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
🍳 Instructions
- Cook the pasta
Boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside. - Cook the beef
Heat olive oil in a pan. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart. - Add aromatics
Stir in chopped onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. - Make the sauce
Pour in tomato sauce. Add salt, pepper, oregano, and chili flakes. Simmer for 10–15 minutes. - Combine
Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce and mix well so the pasta is fully coated. - Finish with cheese
Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top and mix lightly, or serve with extra on top.
🍽️ Tips
- Add a splash of cream for a richer, slightly creamy version
- Toss in mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor
- For a baked version, top with mozzarella and bake until bubbly
If you want, I can turn this into a restaurant-style creamy rigatoni or a spicy desi twist version 🔥
