Description
A hearty and flavorful rigatoni dish featuring a rich meat sauce and nutritious Swiss chard.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rigatoni
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
- 2 cups Swiss chard, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic; cook until the meat is browned.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, Swiss chard, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Toss the cooked rigatoni with the meat sauce.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Swiss chard can be replaced with kale or spinach if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg