Parmesan Rigatoni Recipes

EASY CREAMY PARMESAN RIGATONI (RIGATONI ALLA PANNA)

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain and return to the pot (do not rinse the cooked pasta) add in the butter, toss to combine.
• Meanwhile warm the cream in a small saucepan over low heat; then add to the cooked pasta along with the grated cheese; toss to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a bowl and serve.

PARMESAN RIGATONI

Steps:

• Begin by cooking the pasta as instructed on the package.
• While the pasta is cooking in a large skillet, cook and brown the meat. Once the meat has been browned, drain and return to the skillet. Next, pour in the marinara sauce and let this simmer for 5-10 minutes.
• Once the pasta has fully cooked, drain and return to the stock pot. Mix the beef mixture into the pasta.
• Pour this isn't a 9x13 casserole dish or into the serving pan you will be using for the meal. Spread it out evenly then top with the grated Parmesan.

RIGATONI WITH TOMATO PARMESAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and salt. Stir until the onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
• Add the garlic. Cook and stir for an additional 1 minute.
• Add the red pepper flakes and blended 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.
• Add about 1/3 cup of the freshly snipped basil to the tomato sauce. Then stir in the butter.
• Add the cheese, 1/4 cup at at time, to the tomato sauce, stirring between each addition and giving it time to melt.
• Drain the pasta and add it to the tomato sauce. Stir well to coat the rigatoni.
• Serve with a sprinkling of fresh basil and parmesan cheese.