Spicy Rigatoni Pasta Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Calabrian chile paste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 fresh basil leaves
Directions
  1. Bring a pot of water to boil.
  2. Drop in the rigatoni and cook according to the package directions, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the onion and saute for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  5. Stir in the garlic and Calabrian chile paste and cook for about thirty seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add the tomato paste and cook for two minutes, stirring often, to let it caramelize slightly.
  7. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, cream, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, and stir for 5 minutes on low heat.
  8. Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce and toss to coat evenly, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen it.
  9. Stir in the Parmesan.
  10. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.