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a bowl of one-pan cheesy tomato beef rigatoni with shredded parmesan and parsley on top
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One-Pan Cheesy Tomato Beef Rigatoni

A rich, one-pan tomato and beef rigatoni built from blistered fresh tomatoes, seared ground beef, and finished with parmesan and herbs. Ready in about 30 minutes.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesy tomato pasta, creamy pasta, easy pasta dinner, one pan pasta dinner, rigatoni with ground beef, tomato beef pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 751kcal
Author Chef Josh

Ingredients

  • 4 vine tomatoes tops removed
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ½ lb ground beef
  • 150 - 180 g dry rigatoni
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 handful grated parmesan, plus more for garnish
  • Splash of olive oil

Instructions

  • Cook pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook 150–180 g rigatoni until al dente, reserving a splash of pasta water before draining.
  • Blister base: Heat a pan with olive oil over medium heat, place 4 tomatoes cut side down, then add ½ cup onion, 2 cloves garlic, and 1 tablespoon tomato paste, cover and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
    tomatoes blistering in a pan, with garlic, onion and tomato paste being added for the making of one-pan cheesy tomato beef rigatoni with shredded parmesan and parsley on top
  • Sear beef: Add ½ lb ground beef, press it into the pan, and cook covered for about 5 minutes to develop browning.
    ground beef being added to a pan of blistering tomatoes, sautéed onions, for the making of one-pan cheesy tomato beef rigatoni with shredded parmesan and parsley
  • Build sauce: Remove the lid, break up the beef, mash the tomatoes into a sauce, then season with salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½–1 teaspoon oregano.
    Homemade sauce featuring ground beef, tomatoes, and spices in a skillet.
  • Finish sauce: Stir in chopped parsley and grated parmesan, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen.
    Delicious beef sauce topped with shredded cheese and fresh herbs, served in a metal bowl.
  • Combine: Add the cooked rigatoni and toss until fully coated.
    Hearty baked pasta dish topped with ground meat and tomato sauce, perfect for family dinners.
  • Serve: Transfer to bowls and finish with more parsley and parmesan.
    a bowl of one-pan cheesy tomato beef rigatoni with shredded parmesan and parsley on top

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Notes

  • Don’t rush the tomatoes. Let them soften fully before mashing so you get a smooth sauce.
  • Pressing the beef first is key. That initial contact builds most of the flavor.
  • Use pasta water sparingly. You want to loosen the sauce, not thin it out.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 751kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 597mg | Potassium: 1301mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2934IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 5mg