Beyond Easy Beefy Rigatoni
Beyond Easy Beefy Rigatoni is easy to pull together and has enough flavor for the whole family. It includes meat, pasta and a vegetable, which is everything you need in a meal. It makes a lot, so you just might have leftovers for the next day! That's a good thing, because you'll want to enjoy this dish again right away. Easy pasta recipes never tasted so good. Give this recipe a whirl some day this week.
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) box rigatoni
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan, plus extra if desired
- 2 tablespoon bread crumbs
- 1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 2 cup broccoli (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions.
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Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat egg. Add beef, salt, pepper, garlic, bread crumbs and Parmesan.
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Place mixture in skillet and brown. While browning, steam broccoli in the microwave until tender crisp (about 3 minutes 30 seconds for fresh broccoli).
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Once meat is browned, stir in marinara sauce. Simmer 3-5 minutes. Drain pasta.
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Drain broccoli. Mix pasta with sauce and broccoli gently. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan before serving if desired.