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Savory Rigatoni with Beef and Portobello Mushroom Sauce 🍝🍅

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Hello pasta enthusiasts! Today, we’re stepping into the realm of savory delights with a recipe for Rigatoni featuring a hearty Beef and Portobello Mushroom Sauce. This mouthwatering dish brings together the richness of beef, the earthiness of mushrooms, and the comforting embrace of rigatoni pasta. Let’s get ready to savor every bite! 👨‍🍳🍝

Rigatoni with Beef and Portobello Mushroom Sauce Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 400g (14oz) ground beef.
  • 1 onion, finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves of garlic, crushed and chopped.
  • 1 carrot, grated.
  • 3 portobello mushrooms, diced.
  • 200g (7 oz) Datterini tomatoes, halved.
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste.
  • 400g (2 cups) tomato sauce.
  • Salt.
  • Pepper.
  • Paprika.
  • 400g (14 oz) rigatoni pasta.
  • Fresh parsley, chopped.
  • 70g (2.4 oz) grated mozzarella.

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef and Mushroom Sauce:

  • In a pan, fry 400g ground beef for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add finely chopped onion, crushed garlic, grated carrot, diced portobello mushrooms, and halved Datterini tomatoes.
  • Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and 400g tomato sauce.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Simmer until the sauce is rich and flavorful.

2. Cook the Rigatoni Pasta:

  • Cook 400g rigatoni pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
  • Drain the pasta and set aside.

3. Combine and Bake:

  • Mix the cooked rigatoni with the prepared beef and mushroom sauce.
  • Add a handful of fresh chopped parsley and mix well.
  • Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.

4. Add the Finishing Touch:

  • Sprinkle 70g grated mozzarella over the pasta.

5. Bake to Perfection:

  • Place the baking dish in the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Garnish and Serve:

  • Remove from the oven, garnish with additional parsley, and serve hot.

7. Enjoy Your Savory Delight:

  • Dive into the richness of flavors and savor the deliciousness of Rigatoni with Beef and Portobello Mushroom Sauce.
  • Bon Appétit!

Your palate will be delighted by this beef and portobello mushroom sauce rigatoni. You’ll be left wanting more by the symphony of flavors created by the earthy mushrooms, perfectly cooked rigatoni, and savory beef. Savor this cozy pasta dish with your loved ones!🍝🌿✨