Easy Beef Ragù & Rigatoni
Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this Easy Beef Ragù & Rigatoni recipe features tender ground beef simmered in a rich tomato sauce and paired with thick rigatoni pasta.
Ingredients
- 8 oz rigatoni
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 medium white onion diced
- 1/2 cup carrots diced
- 15 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 bay leaf
- salt & pepper to taste
For Serving
- grated parmesan optional
- fresh basil optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions, then drain and rinse.
- While pasta is cooking, cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is browned. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
- Add olive oil, butter and minced garlic to skillet and let cook for 1 minute, then add onion and carrots and cook until onion looks slightly translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add canned diced tomatoes, (include contents of the whole can,) along with tomato paste, beef broth, Italian seasoning, oregano, onion powder, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for about ten minutes over medium heat.
- Add ground beef to skillet and stir to combine, followed by pasta. Thoroughly combine pasta with sauce and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately with freshly grated parmesan and basil leaves.