Tomato Parmesan Rigatoni Sauce
This Tomato Parmesan Rigatoni Sauce is a hearty meatless meal with an amazing flavor. This from scratch tomato sauce simmers in under an hour...then add freshly grated Parmesan for an ultimate creamy sauce.
Servings: 4
Calories: 582kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup diced white onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces Italian tomatoes (blended until smooth)
- 8 ounces uncooked rigatoni noodles
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (snipped)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter (cubed)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus additional for topping)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and salt. Stir until the onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).4 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 cup diced white onion, 1 teaspoon salt
- Add the garlic. Cook and stir for an additional 1 minute. Add the red pepper flakes and blended Italian tomatoes. 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 pinch red pepper flakes, 28 ounces Italian tomatoes
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then turn the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring often as the sauce cooks to prevent scorching.
- While the sauce is cooking, boil the rigatoni according to package directions, but pull it off the heat once it starts to soften (after about 8 minutes). It will cook the rest of the way in the sauce. 8 ounces uncooked rigatoni noodles
- Add about 1/3 cup of the freshly snipped basil to the tomato sauce. Then stir in the butter. 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, 4 tablespoons salted butter
- Add the cheese, 1/4 cup at at time, to the tomato sauce, stirring between each addition and giving it time to melt. 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Drain the pasta and add it to the tomato sauce. Stir well to coat the rigatoni. Serve in bowls with a sprinkling of fresh basil and parmesan cheese.
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Notes
The calories shown are based on the recipe being divided 4 ways, using all of the sauce. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Recipe Source: Allrecipes.com
Nutrition
Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1097mg | Potassium: 672mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2355IU | Vitamin C: 30.2mg | Calcium: 343mg | Iron: 1.7mg