Low Carb Rigatoni Pasta with Meat Sauce

Satisfy your pasta cravings without compromising your low-carb lifestyle with this delightful Low Carb Rigatoni Pasta with Meat Sauce. Made with nutrient-rich rigatoni crafted from chickpea or almond flour, this dish pairs hearty, al dente pasta with a robust, flavor-packed meat sauce. The sauce features ground beef, aromatic garlic and onions, and a perfectly balanced blend of Italian seasoning, simmered with no-sugar-added crushed tomatoes for a sauce that's rich, thick, and utterly irresistible. A sprinkle of fresh basil brings a pop of freshness, while optional grated Parmesan adds a savory finish. Ready in just 50 minutes and perfect for a family dinner or meal prep, this low-carb recipe is wholesome, satisfying, and bursting with classic Italian flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Low-carb rigatoni (e.g., made from chickpea or almond flour)
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 15 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes (no added sugar)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the low-carb rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Step 7

Stir in the fresh basil leaves and remove the skillet from the heat.

Step 8

Serve the meat sauce over the cooked low-carb rigatoni, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1472.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2452.3

Total Fat 154.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 415.9mg	0%
Sodium 5049.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 131.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.2g	0%
Total Sugars 26.5g
Protein 164.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1681.5mg	0%
Iron 21.5mg	0%
Potassium 3654.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.0%

Protein: 25.5%

Carbs: 20.5%