Creamy tomato rigatoni

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Course: Supper
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 610kcal

Ingredients

  • 350 g rigatoni pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 400 g canned diced tomatoes
  • 200 ml heavy cream
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried origanum
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Rigatoni:

  • Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water and cook the rigatoni pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
  • Drain the pasta and set it aside.

Prepare the Sauce:

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Add Tomatoes and Cream:

  • Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and heavy cream.
  • Stir well to combine the ingredients.
  • Add the dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.

Combine Pasta and Sauce:

  • Add the cooked rigatoni pasta to the sauce.
  • Gently toss and stir to coat the pasta with the creamy tomato sauce.
  • Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat the pasta through.

Serve:

  • Divide the creamy tomato rigatoni among serving plates.
  • Sprinkle each portion with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
    Enjoy your delicious creamy tomato rigatoni!
Nutrition Facts
Creamy tomato rigatoni
Amount per Serving
Calories
610
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
 
14
g
88
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
68
mg
23
%
Sodium
 
382
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
507
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
76
g
25
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
 
967
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
 
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
208
mg
21
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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