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Irresistible Cheesy Beef Rigatoni with Garlic Butter Sauce in Just 30 Minutes

Cheesy Beef and Italian Sausage Rigatoni in Garlic Butter Sauce
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A hearty pasta dish with ground beef, Italian sausage, and rigatoni in a rich garlic butter sauce topped with melted cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 12 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
  6. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Cover and let melt for 2 minutes.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use spicy Italian sausage for extra heat.
  • Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if preferred.
  • Top with extra Parmesan cheese before serving.

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