Creamy Tomato Garlic Rigatoni: Indulgent Comfort Food at Home
This creamy tomato garlic rigatoni pasta recipe is the perfect indulgent comfort food to make at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil, and oregano; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well blended.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For added flavor, top with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 70 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Garlic Rigatoni, pasta, comfort food