Rigatoni with a "quick bolognese" sauce and roasted green beans with garlic

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Ok, ok...this is definitely not a typical bento, but the meal sure looks cute in a bento box doesn't it? I used a microwave-safe bento container as I prefer eating pasta hot. This is one of our favorite quick pasta sauces -- we definitely love a real bolognese that has simmered for hours on the stove, but this one does well when time is of the essence.

RIGATONI WITH 'QUICK BOLOGNESE' SAUCE Ingredients* 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup Italian parsley, minced 1/2 lb. ground chuck 1/2 tsp. dried oregano salt 1 28-oz. can whole tomatoes packed in juice, finely chopped, with juice reserved 1/2 cup heavy cream rigatoni, cooked according to directions grated parmesan to serve with

Steps Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and parsley and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the ground meat, oregano, and salt. Crumble the meat with the edge of a wooden spoon to break it apart into tiny pieces. Cook, continuing to crumble the meat, just until it loses its raw color but has not yet browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their juice and bring to a simmer. Simmer gently until the sauce begins to thicken, about 20 minutes. Stir in the cream, bring to a simmer, and cook until thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Adjust seasonings with extra salt to taste. Serve over rigatoni. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top if desired. * Use gluten-free ingredients © Cooking Cute