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Cheesy Rigatoni with Savory Beef Sauce

Whip up a delicious dinner in under 30 minutes with this simple, cheesy rigatoni pasta paired with a savory beef sauce. Enjoy comforting flavors and a velvety texture in every bite.
3
20 min
TOTAL TIME
596
CALORIES
$1.96
PER SERVING
Cheesy Rigatoni with Savory Beef Sauce
Directions
7 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook rigatoni pasta according to package instructions, and drain.
2
While pasta is cooking, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef and chopped onion until beef is no longer pink.
3
Drain excess grease from the skillet, if necessary.
4
Season browned beef and onion with salt, garlic powder, ground black pepper, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes.
5
Stir in marinara sauce and 7 ounces of ricotta cheese, reserving 1 ounce for topping. Bring skillet mixture to a simmer.
6
Add cooked pasta to the beef sauce and mix thoroughly.
7
Serve in bowls, topping each portion with a dollop of reserved ricotta cheese and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
Health Info
Macros
54g
CARBS
31g
FAT
28g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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