Description
Pot Roast Sunday Sauce Rigatoni is a soul-soothing dish that marries the warmth of tender pot roast with the delightful texture of rigatoni pasta. Infused with a unique apple vinegar-enhanced tomato sauce, this recipe transforms traditional Italian-American cuisine into a memorable experience perfect for family gatherings or cozy weekends. Every bite offers a hearty blend of flavors, while the rich sauce invites everyone to the table for a satisfying meal. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to accommodate various ingredients, this dish ensures comfort without compromising taste. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet night in, Pot Roast Sunday Sauce Rigatoni is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 (2-3 pound) beef chuck roast
- 1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage
- 2 yellow onions
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 (32 ounce) cans crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 cup red apple vinegar
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- Form the spicy Italian sausage into small meatballs and place them around the chuck roast in a Dutch oven.
- Add sliced onions, garlic, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, apple vinegar, and any optional spices.
- Cover and roast for 3½ to 5 hours until meat is tender; shred and mix into sauce.
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and combine with sauce along with cream and parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: About 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding your favorite vegetables or using different pasta varieties like penne or fusilli. Allowing the dish to rest before serving will enhance flavor integration.