Rigatoni alla Genovese
Rigatoni alla Genovese pairs hearty pasta with a long-simmered onion and beef ragù enriched by pancetta, white wine, and a hint of tomato. Hours of gentle cooking meld the onions and chuck into a silky, savory sauce with deep sweetness and peppery warmth. Serve for a slow Sunday supper or a celebration when you want big, comforting flavors.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook9 hrs 25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rigatoni alla Genovese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until most of the fat has rendered, about 6 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer it to a plate.
- 2
Add the beef chuck and 2 teaspoons salt to the pot. Raise the heat to high; cook and stir until browned and until any released liquid starts to evaporate, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium-high. Add the cooked pancetta, celery, carrots, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the white wine, tomato paste, and bay leaf; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- 5
Add the yellow and red onions. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 30 minutes without stirring.
- 6
After 30 minutes, stir the onions and meat until well combined. Cover again and cook for another 30 minutes.
- 7
Stir, then reduce the heat to low. Leave uncovered and cook, stirring occasionally and skimming off any fat, until the beef and onions seem to melt together, 8 to 10 hours. If the sauce reduces too much, add water or broth as needed to keep a sauce-like consistency.
- 8
When the sauce is nearly done, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until just barely slightly firm, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
- 9
Add the rigatoni to the sauce and cook until heated through. Garnish with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, marjoram, and cayenne.
- Calories 825.88 kcal High 41%
- Protein 34.21 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 64.49 g 23%
- Total Fat 42.87 g High 55%
- Saturated Fat 13.44 g High 67%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 113.27 mg High 38%
- Sodium 487.85 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 9.2 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 16.12 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 175.08 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 5.67 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 673.07 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 47.95 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 2.03 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Rigatoni alla Genovese is made with 16 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 9 hrs 55 mins and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 825.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rigatoni alla Genovese made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rigatoni alla Genovese?
- About 9 hrs 55 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 9 hrs 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 825.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rigatoni alla Genovese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 16 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Rigatoni alla Genovese healthy?
- Rigatoni alla Genovese has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 825.88 calories and 34.21 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 487.85 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.44 g (67% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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