Description
Hearty and comforting, this One Pot Rigatoni Bolognese perfectly balances a rich meaty sauce with tender pasta, all cooked in a single pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large pot, add your ground beef over medium heat. Cook until browned and fully cooked. Don’t forget to drain any excess fat.
- Sauté aromatics: Toss in the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion turns translucent—this will add a beautiful base of flavor.
- Combine the essentials: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and Italian seasoning, mixing well to combine.
- Add rigatoni: Bring your mixture to a boil before adding the rigatoni.
- Simmer: Lower the heat and let it simmer, stirring occasionally for about 12-15 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and has absorbed the rich sauce.
- Season: Finish by seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot: Ladle into bowls, then top generously with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for that perfect finishing touch.
Notes
For a leaner option, swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. Add veggies for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg