Creamy Horseradish Beef Rigatoni (Printable Version)

Rigatoni with creamy horseradish sauce and beef, offering a rich and satisfying pasta experience.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta & Protein

01 - 10.5 ounces rigatoni
02 - 14 ounces ground beef
03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped

→ Sauce

04 - 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
05 - 1/2 cup crème fraîche
06 - 1/2 cup beef broth

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Fill a large pot with water, bring to a boil, and cook rigatoni until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion, sautéing until the beef is cooked through and the onion is softened. Drain excess fat.
03 - Stir in prepared horseradish, beef broth, and crème fraîche. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
04 - Transfer cooked rigatoni to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat the pasta in the creamy horseradish sauce and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with basic ingredients from the fridge and pantry
  • Shows off horseradish in a subtle creamy sauce for a bold but not overpowering flavor
  • Ready in just about thirty minutes so you can get dinner on the table even on busy nights
  • All the satisfaction of a steakhouse-inspired pasta but with simple pots and pans
02 -
  • High in protein from both beef and crème fraîche so it keeps you full
  • Excellent as next-day leftovers and reheats well for lunch
  • The creamy horseradish sauce feels luxurious without needing many ingredients
03 -
  • Start with fresh prepared horseradish instead of jarred for the cleanest flavor
  • A touch of reserved pasta water can rescue a sauce that seems too thick
  • Do not rush browning the beef and onions. That golden caramelization is what makes the sauce so good
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