Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful One Pot Rigatoni in Pink Sauce for a satisfying meal that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy. This ultimate recipe combines the richness of heavy cream and Parmesan with the tangy sweetness of crushed tomatoes for a perfect pasta dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Cook Pasta: Add crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, rigatoni, and broth. Simmer until pasta is al dente.
- Finish Dish: Stir in cream, Parmesan, and butter. Simmer briefly, then garnish with herbs.
Notes
- Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Customize with cooked sausage or grilled chicken.
- Substitute penne or fusilli if rigatoni is not available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
