Tomato Parmesan Rigatoni Sauce
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4.7
81 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
582 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Tomato Parmesan Rigatoni Sauce
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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.
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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)
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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.
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 Information
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Calories
582kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
1097mg
(46%)
Potassium
672mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2355IU
(47%)
Vitamin C
30.2mg
(34%)
Calcium
343mg
(34%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 582 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 582kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1097mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 672mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2355IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 30.2mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 343mg | 34% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
81 reviews
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