Rigatoni with Spicy Arrabiata Sauce
Make Rigatoni with Spicy Arrabiata Sauce, an Italian dinner recipe with Rigatoni, Olive Oil, Garlic, thinly sliced. It has about 25 min, about 430 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Rigatoni with Spicy Arrabiata Sauce is an Italian dinner recipe that takes about 25 min, makes 4 servings, has about 430 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonRigatoni with Spicy Arrabiata Sauce ingredients
- 12 oz Rigatoni
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 28 oz can Crushed Tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp Sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, torn
- optional Parmesan or Pecorino Romano Cheese, grated (for serving)
- to taste Kosher Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
How to make Rigatoni with Spicy Arrabiata Sauce
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil over high heat for the rigatoni.
- While the water heats, prepare the arrabiata sauce. Heat 3 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red pepper flakes.
- Sauté the garlic and red pepper flakes for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can become bitter.
- Pour in the 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes and stir well. If desired, add 1/2 tsp sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to deepen and meld together.
- Add the 12 oz rigatoni to the boiling salted water and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta cooking water. Drain the rigatoni well.
- Add the drained rigatoni directly to the arrabiata sauce in the skillet. Toss the pasta vigorously with the sauce, adding a few splashes of the reserved pasta water if needed to reach your desired consistency and to help the sauce cling to the pasta.
- Taste and season with kosher salt and black pepper as needed. Stir in 1/4 cup fresh torn basil.
- Serve immediately, topped with optional grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese and an extra sprinkle of fresh basil.
Rigatoni with Spicy Arrabiata Sauce FAQ
How do I make Rigatoni with Spicy Arrabiata Sauce?
Make Rigatoni with Spicy Arrabiata Sauce by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Rigatoni with Spicy Arrabiata Sauce?
The main ingredients include Rigatoni, Olive Oil, Garlic, thinly sliced, Red Pepper Flakes, Crushed Tomatoes. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Rigatoni with Spicy Arrabiata Sauce take?
This recipe takes about 25 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Rigatoni with Spicy Arrabiata Sauce?
Recipe Genius estimates about 430 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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