This tomato cream rigatoni pasta recipe comes together quickly and uses everyday ingredients. Rich, creamy, and so easy to make, this pasta is a weeknight dinner perfection.
Tomato Cream Rigatoni Pasta
| Prep Time | 10 mins |
| Cooking Time | 30 mins |
| Total Time | 45 mins |
| Yield | 2 servings |
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
| INGREDIENTS | QTY | UOM |
| Lori Ziti (Rigatoni-like) Pasta | 250 | g |
| Mazza Tomato Sauce with Basil | 1 | can |
| Gran Cucina Cooking Cream | 1/4 | cup |
| Bacon, lardon | 1/4 | cup |
| Onions, chopped | 1 | tbsp |
| Garlic, minced | t | tsp |
| Basil leaves, chiffonade | 5 | pcs |
| Grated Parmesan Cheese | 2 | tbsp |
| Mazza Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 2 | tbsp |
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To taste: Salt and pepper
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| For garnish: Grated Parmesan Cheese | 1 | tbsp |
STEPS:
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Boil a large, salted pot of water for your pasta and cook it al dente according to package instructions.
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Meanwhile (once the pasta starts to cook), over medium-high heat, pour in olive oil to a skillet. Add bacon and cook until slightly rendered.
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Add in the onions and garlic. Stir until its nice and soft.
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Add in the tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
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Add in the cooking cream. Stir until it's nice and smooth. Let the sauce cook for 5 minutes or until it's thickened to your liking (turn down the heat if needed).
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Drain the rigatoni pasta and toss with the pasta sauce.
- Serve immediately with plenty of parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves over top.
