RIGATONI WITH MEATY MUSHROOM BOLOGNESE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Rigatoni with Meaty Mushroom Bolognese Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Cathie davidson

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 ounces uncooked rigatoni
8 ounces 90% lean ground sirloin
1 tablespoon olive oil
2/3 cup carrots, 1/4-inch dice
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 (8-ounce) package pre-sliced mushrooms
8 ounces zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted diced tomatoes, undrained
3 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated and divided (about 1/4 cup)

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Keep warm. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook 2 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Remove beef from pan; set beef aside. Return pan to medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add carrot, onion, and mushrooms; sauté 5 minutes or just until tender. Stir in zucchini, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and garlic; cook 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in beef; cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and crushed red pepper to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 8 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in cream; cook 1 minute. Remove pan from heat; stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Divide pasta among 4 bowls. Top each serving with 1 1/4 cups sauce; sprinkle evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.