Rigatoni in Zesty Tomato and Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Rigatoni in Zesty Tomato and Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck; 1 (6 ounce) package pepperoni slices; 26 ounces tomato soup, I use Campbell's (condensed); 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 5 sticks celery, diced; 1 medium onion, diced; ½ cup water, as needed; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms (optional); 1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta, cooked; parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb ground chuck
1 (6 ounce) package pepperoni slices
26 ounces tomato soup, I use Campbell's (condensed)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
5 sticks celery, diced
1 medium onion, diced
½ cup water, as needed
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms (optional)
1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta, cooked
parmesan cheese

1
in a large pot combine the meat, pepperoni, celery, garlic and onion.
2
cook until meat is browned.
3
Drain off fat.
4
stir in remaining ingredients, reserving water for thinning if needed.
5
simmer over low heat, about 1 hour, or until heated through.
6
* stir often to avoid burning *.
7
add small amounts of water or tomato juice as needed to prevent from getting too thick.
8
Cook noodles according to package directions.
9
Serve sauce over rigatoni noodles.
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*VARIATION AND NOTES:.
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*use ground turkey and turkey pepperoni for a lower fat version.
12
*sauce will be thicker and better the next day.
13
Refrigerate leftovers.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground chuck, 1 (6 ounce) package pepperoni slices, 26 ounces tomato soup, I use Campbell's (condensed), 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Rigatoni in Zesty Tomato and Meat Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rigatoni in Zesty Tomato and Meat Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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