Description
Cozy up with a bowl of The Easiest Rigatoni Bolognese, a delightful dish that brings the flavors of Italy right to your table. This rich and savory pasta is enveloped in a hearty meat sauce, making it the perfect comfort food for family dinners or gatherings with friends. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a delicious meal that will impress everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned whole tomatoes, crushed by hand
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add crushed tomatoes with their juices to the skillet. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom and let simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.
- Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and fresh basil. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in another pot and cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente; drain while reserving some pasta water.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess. Serve hot topped with grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg