Rigatoni With Spiced Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Rigatoni With Spiced Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces rigatoni pasta or 12 ounces other short pasta; 1 lb ground lamb or 1 lb ground chuck or 1 lb ground buffalo meat; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup tomato paste; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; kosher sea salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente; drain, and return to pot.
2
Set aside.
3
While pasta is cooking, cook ground meat in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper.
5
Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
6
Stir in tomato paste, cinnamon, and cayenne, and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
7
Add 1 1/2 cups water, bring to a boil.
8
Reduce to a simmer, and cook until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.
9
Stir in vinegar, and season again with salt and pepper.
10
Add sauce to pot with pasta, and toss to combine.
11
Serve with green salad and warm bread.

739

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Protein

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces rigatoni pasta or 12 ounces other short pasta, 1 lb ground lamb or 1 lb ground chuck or 1 lb ground buffalo meat, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Rigatoni With Spiced 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.

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Rigatoni With Spiced Meat Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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