Description
Indulgent Creamy Tomato Rigatoni Pasta brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen, blending rich tomato sauce with smooth, silky cream. Hearty rigatoni noodles cradle this luxurious sauce, promising a delightful meal you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) rigatoni pasta
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces or 425 grams) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook rigatoni until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain pasta and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, gently sautéing minced garlic and diced onions until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour crushed tomatoes into the skillet, allowing the sauce to simmer and develop rich flavors for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Reduce heat to low and slowly incorporate heavy cream and grated Parmesan, stirring continuously to create a smooth, velvety sauce. Maintain gentle heat for 5 minutes.
- Introduce the cooked rigatoni directly into the creamy tomato sauce, carefully folding and tossing to ensure each pasta tube is generously coated with the luscious mixture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
- Transfer to serving dishes, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve immediately while piping hot for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize pasta thickness by choosing different rigatoni sizes for varied texture experiences.
- Balance cream sauce’s richness by using low-fat cream or Greek yogurt for lighter version.
- Enhance protein content by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or plant-based alternatives like tofu for complete meal.
- Elevate flavor complexity by roasting garlic and tomatoes before incorporating into sauce for deeper, more caramelized taste profile.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 444 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg