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Satisfy Your Cravings with Easy Homemade Comfort Food

Indulge in Cheesy Beef and Italian Sausage Rigatoni in Garlic Butter Sauce, a creamy and rich dish that brings comfort to any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Rigatoni hearty pasta shape
  • 1 tablespoon Salt for boiling water
For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Beef provides flavor
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage adds spiced flavor
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes for sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning herb blend
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil for garnish
  • ½ cup Extra Parmesan grated

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Rigatoni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 10–12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Brown the Ground Beef and Italian Sausage in a skillet over medium heat for 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  3. Sauté chopped Onion in the same skillet for about 4–5 minutes until tender, then add minced Garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Stir in thawed Spinach, cooking for about 2 minutes until heated through.
  5. In a separate saucepan, melt Butter and whisk in flour for about 1 minute to create a roux.
  6. Gradually whisk in Whole Milk and Chicken Broth, simmering until thickened, about 4–5 minutes.
  7. Stir in Heavy Cream and cheeses; mix until melted and smooth, then season to taste.
  8. Combine the meat, spinach, and sauce in the skillet, then add cooked Rigatoni, tossing to coat.
  9. Serve topped with Fresh Basil and additional Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish freezes wonderfully; portion into containers for easy reheating. Add milk when reheating for creaminess.

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