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How to Make Rigatoni al Segreto (Rigatoni with Secret Sauce) - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a delicious pasta dish to satisfy cravings and bring comfort to mealtime. And if you're a fan of hearty, flavorful Italian fare, you're going to love Rigatoni al Segreto, also known as Rigatoni with Secret Sauce. This delectable dish features al dente rigatoni pasta coated in a rich and savory sauce that's full of depth and complexity.

Despite its simplicity, Rigatoni al Segreto is a dish that always leaves a lasting impression. The secret to its irresistible...

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed (or more to taste)
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 (28 ounce) can San Marzano (Italian) tomatoes, blended smooth
  • ½ cup water (to rinse out can of tomatoes)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked rigatoni pasta
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
  • 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and salt. Cook until no longer white and starting to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook about 1 minute. Add red pepper flakes, then blended tomatoes with water. Bring to a simmer; adjust heat to medium or medium-low. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 45 to 60 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes (5 minutes from doneness).
  • Add about 2/3 of the basil to the sauce. Stir in butter. When butter melts, add cheese in 3 increments.
  • Drain pasta; transfer to sauce. Stir until rigatoni are evenly coated with sauce. Serve sprinkled with the remaining basil and a dusting of grated cheese.

    • Nutrition

    596 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 1431mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 260mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 219mg

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