Rigatoni Surprise

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 (14 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2/3 cup chunky salsa
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup sour cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; stir in the rigatoni and cook at a boil uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. drain.
• meanwhile, cook the ground beef, garlic, onion, and bell pepper in a large pot over medium-high heat until the ground beef has browned and the vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes. pour in the tomato sauce and salsa; season to taste with salt and pepper. bring to a simmer. reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking 15 minutes.
• stir in the cheddar cheese and cream; cook and stir 3 minutes, then stir in the sour cream until evenly blended. add the drained pasta and stir until heated through.