Rigatoni Alla Bolognese Recipe
Rich sauce of ground beef and sweet Italian sausage with marinara, a touch of cream, pesto, and parmesan cheese. Finished with a scoop of fresh ricotta.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Cook the Rigatoni
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Brown the Meat
Add the ground beef and sweet Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Add Marinara Sauce
Stir in the marinara sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 5
Incorporate Cream and Pesto
Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and pesto. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 6
Combine Sauce with Pasta
Add the cooked rigatoni to the meat sauce and toss gently to combine, ensuring the pasta is well-coated with the sauce.
- 7
Serve and Garnish
Serve the rigatoni alla Bolognese in bowls, topped with a generous scoop of fresh ricotta cheese and garnished with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.