Description
This Delicious Spicy Rigatoni Pasta recipe offers a perfect balance of creamy, tangy tomato sauce enhanced with a kick of red chili flakes. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal meal for pasta lovers craving a comforting dish with a spicy twist. Garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese, this dish combines simple ingredients into a flavorful Italian-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
Garnish
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the rigatoni pasta until al dente, usually about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes, being careful not to burn it.
- Add crushed tomatoes: Pour the canned crushed tomatoes into the skillet with the garlic. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes to develop flavor.
- Add heavy cream: Reduce the heat to low, then stir in 1 cup of heavy cream. Allow the sauce to cook gently for an additional 2 minutes until creamy.
- Spice it up: Mix in the red chili flakes according to your preferred spice level. Let the sauce simmer for another 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Combine pasta with sauce: Add the cooked rigatoni into the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat the pasta evenly with the spicy creamy tomato sauce.
- Serve: Plate the pasta hot and garnish with fresh basil leaves and generous amounts of grated Parmesan cheese for a delicious finish.
Notes
- Adjust red chili flakes to control the heat level to your preference.
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and texture.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with half-and-half or a dairy-free alternative for a lighter or vegan option.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water to thin the sauce if it becomes too thick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
