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Rigatoni Alla Vodka with Beef and Mushrooms

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 396kcal
Author: Lauren
This Rigatoni Alla Vodka Pasta with Beef and Mushrooms is a simple, flavorful pasta dish that is super easy to make and packed with tons of delicious veggies and protein! It's cheesy, beefy, tangy...ALL the things you want in a pasta recipe and will make a great 25-minute meal for any busy weeknight! 
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Ingredients

  • 8- oz. uncooked rigatoni or any shape of pasta
  • 1.5 lbs 96/4 lean ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 16 oz. sliced baby bella mushrooms
  • 24 oz. Vodka sauce I love Rao’s
  • Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  • Add water to a large pot with 1 Tbsp salt and bring to a boil. Then add the rigatoni and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 
  • Meanwhile, add butter to a skillet and set to medium heat. Add minced garlic and saute for a minute then add the onion and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender, about 4-5 minutes. Drain any excess liquid well, then transfer to a plate and set aside. 
  • In the same skillet, add the ground beef and a few cracks/shakes of salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Then remove from heat and stir in cooked pasta and vodka sauce. Taste and add any salt and/or pepper to taste. 
  • Top with grated parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Notes

To make gluten-free: use gluten-free pasta
To make dairy-free: use dairy-free vodka sauce, dairy-free cheese and dairy-free butter (or sub for olive oil)

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of pasta (323g) | Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 6.5g