Griddled Goat Cheese Recipe
Rigatoni pasta with home – style meat sauce, ricotta cheese, basil.
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- 3
Brown the Beef
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked rigatoni to the meat sauce, mixing well to coat the pasta. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Serve with Ricotta
Serve the pasta topped with dollops of ricotta cheese and sprinkle with fresh basil.
