Description
Craving something rich, cheesy, and utterly comforting? This Cheesy Beef and Italian Sausage Rigatoni in Garlic Butter Sauce is a cozy dinner dream! Juicy Italian sausage and ground beef create a hearty foundation, while garlic butter and cream make the sauce luxuriously silky. Rigatoni grabs every drop of goodness, and bubbly mozzarella and Parmesan finish it off just right. Ideal for easy dinner nights, potlucks, or when you want a feel-good food idea, this recipe checks every box—quick to prep, simple to bake, and even better the next day. Perfect for anyone searching for easy recipes, healthy-ish comfort meals, and bold food ideas.
Ingredients
12 oz rigatoni pasta
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until just under al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Brown the ground beef and sausage in a large skillet. Drain excess fat.
3. Add butter to the skillet. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
5. Stir in Parmesan and half the mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Toss in rigatoni and mix to coat in sauce.
7. Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella.
8. Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use spicy Italian sausage for extra heat and depth.
Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for more texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg