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The Best Rigatoni Bolognese Recipe Recipe

Keyword: Beef, Pasta, Videos
Skill: intermediate
Servings: 1

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb (450 g) Rigatoni
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) Italian seasoning
  • Freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ tsp (7.5 ml) salt (separated)
  • 2 15-ounce cans (890 ml TOTAL) of tomato sauce
  • 1 15-ounce can (445 ML) diced tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped basil + 1 tsp for garnish
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large stock pot, cook rigatoni according to package instructions.
  2. Meanwhile in a large skillet, sauté onion in olive oil until tender. Add beef, Italian seasoning, ½ tsp of salt and freshly cracked pepper. Brown meat on all sides until cooked through.
  3. Add tomato sauce and diced tomatoes, garlic and 1 tsp salt. Simmer for 30 mins. Add fresh basil.
  4. Drain pasta and toss with sauce. Garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and more chopped basil.
  5. Dinner is ready!