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Rigatoni Alla Vodka with Beef and Mushrooms

This Rigatoni Alla Vodka Pasta with Beef and Mushrooms is a simple, flavorful pasta dish that is super easy to make and packed with tons of delicious veggies and protein! It's cheesy, beefy, tangy...ALL the things you want in a pasta recipe and will make a great 25-minute meal for any busy weeknight! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 396 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8- oz. uncooked rigatoni or any shape of pasta
  • 1.5 lbs 96/4 lean ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 16 oz. sliced baby bella mushrooms
  • 24 oz. Vodka sauce I love Rao’s
  • Parmesan Cheese for serving

Instructions

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  1. Add water to a large pot with 1 Tbsp salt and bring to a boil. Then add the rigatoni and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 
  2. Meanwhile, add butter to a skillet and set to medium heat. Add minced garlic and saute for a minute then add the onion and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender, about 4-5 minutes. Drain any excess liquid well, then transfer to a plate and set aside. 
  3. In the same skillet, add the ground beef and a few cracks/shakes of salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Then remove from heat and stir in cooked pasta and vodka sauce. Taste and add any salt and/or pepper to taste. 
  5. Top with grated parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Notes

  • To make gluten-free: use gluten-free pasta
  • To make dairy-free: use dairy-free vodka sauce, dairy-free cheese and dairy-free butter (or sub for olive oil)

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of pasta (323g) Calories 396kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Fiber 3.1g (12%) Sugar 6.5g (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of pasta (323g)
Calories 396kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Sugar 6.5g 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.