Creamy Tomato Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 12 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 16 oz rigatoni pasta, cooked
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced or chopped
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp sugar

Directions:

1. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Form ground beef into a large patty and add to the pot. Don’t break up the meat. Allow to cook in one large piece. This will help with browning and keep the meat juicy.
2. Let cook for 4-5 minutes then flip and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes. Once both sides are browned, break meat up into little pieces.
3. Then add chopped onion, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, and garlic to the browned meat. Stir to combine.
4. Add in crushed tomatoes. Feel free to add some water to thin out your sauce if it’s too thick.
5. Add in 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp sugar, dried oregano, and chopped basil. Stir to combine. Cover and allow to cook over low heat for 20-30 minutes.
6. After 20-30 minutes, add heavy cream. Stir to combine.
7. Then add grated parmesan cheese. Mix thoroughly.
8. Add in the cooked rigatoni and mix until well combined.
9. Plate and garnish with more parmesan and basil.
10. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
11. Servings: 4
12. Kcal: 560 kcal