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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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 582 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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

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

% 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.