Rigatoni Bolognese

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook the rigatoni in boiling, salted water until al dente, then reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
2. Step 2: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Step 3: Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
5. Step 5: Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Step 6: Add the chopped carrot and celery and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
7. Step 7: Add the canned tomatoes, dried basil, and dried oregano. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Step 8: Simmer the sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes, adding some reserved pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
9. Step 9: Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce and toss to combine.
10. Step 10: Serve the rigatoni hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.