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Creamy Tomato Rigatoni Pasta

Creamy Tomato Rigatoni Pasta: Comfort Food in 35 Minutes

Creamy Tomato Rigatoni Pasta is a quick vegetarian dish that combines simple ingredients with rich flavors for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Substitute with olive oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 small Yellow Onion, diced Can be replaced with shallots.
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh garlic is best.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Kosher Salt Fine sea salt can also be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • Red Pepper Flakes (optional) Omit for a milder flavor.
  • 1 28-ounce can Canned Crushed Tomatoes Diced or fresh tomatoes can also be used.
For the Pasta
  • 1 pound Dried Rigatoni Pasta Any short pasta can be used.
For the Creamy Finish
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half or non-dairy cream can create a lighter version.
For Garnishing
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can be an alternative.
  • Chopped Fresh Parsley Basil is a good substitute.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Large pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until slightly golden.
  2. Sauté the onion in the melted butter for approximately 3-5 minutes until translucent and soft.
  3. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Incorporate crushed tomatoes, bring to a simmer, and cook uncovered for about 20 minutes until thickened.
  5. Boil salted water in a separate pot, add rigatoni, and cook for 1 minute less than package instructions.
  6. Return sauce to medium heat, stir in heavy cream, and simmer for 1 minute to combine flavors.
  7. Mix in drained rigatoni, adjusting thickness with reserved pasta water if necessary.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. Freeze for up to 3 months, reheating gently with added water or broth.

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