RIGATONI WITH BEEF RAGU (ATK)

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From "The Make-Ahead Cook" by America's Test Kitchen. This is a quick meal that repurposes left-over pot roast - a great idea if you have family that dislikes leftovers.

Provided by duonyte

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh oregano (1/4 tsp dried)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup pot roast pan juices
salt
pepper
1 lb cooked pot roast, shredded (about 4 cups)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 lb rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet, add garlic, tomato paste and oregano and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in tomatoes, broth, pan juices and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to simmer and cook until sauce has thickened and flavors have melded, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in shredded beef and cream and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add pasta and 1 tbl salt and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 c cooking water, drain pasta and return to pot.
  • Add sauce and parsley to pasta and toss to combine. Before serving, adjust consistency with reserved cooking water, if necessary, Serve with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 136.5, Sodium 528.4, Carbohydrate 99.6, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 21.8

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