rigatoni

Prep Time: 15 minutes  |  Cook Time: 2 hours  |  Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings  |  Difficulty: Medium  |  Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

• 400g Rummo rigatoni pasta
• 500g ground beef (80/20)
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1 carrot, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 400g canned crushed tomatoes
• 200ml dry red wine
• 250ml beef stock
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, to serve

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for 8-10 minutes until softened.
2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Increase heat and add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Brown thoroughly, about 8 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen its flavor.
5. Pour in the red wine and let it reduce by half, scraping the bottom of the pot.
6. Add the crushed tomatoes, beef stock, bay leaf, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is rich and thick.
8. Cook the Rummo rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente, following package directions.
9. Drain pasta, reserving a splash of pasta water. Toss the rigatoni with a ladle of ragù, adding pasta water if needed.
10. Serve in bowls topped with extra ragù and a generous sprinkle of Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Tips & Notes

• The longer the ragù simmers, the deeper the flavor — don’t rush it.
• Rummo’s bronze-die pasta has a rough texture that holds the sauce beautifully.
• A splash of milk or cream at the end adds silkiness, traditional in Bolognese-style ragù.
• Always finish the pasta in the sauce for the best coating and flavor.

Nutrition Notes

A protein-rich, satisfying meal with roughly 620 calories per serving. Provides iron, B vitamins, and complex carbohydrates for sustained energy.