Spicy Rigatoni

Spicy Rigatoni

This Spicy Rigatoni recipe features a rich, flavorful sauce made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and Calabrian chili peppers, delivering a delightful kick. Tossed with al dente pasta and finished with Parmesan and fresh basil, it's a satisfying dish that's perfect for any weeknight dinner.

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Cook time: 30 min (Prep: 15 min)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Rinse the tomatoes thoroughly and chop into halves.
    • 24 oz cherry tomatoes, halved (680 g)
      (recommend sugar bomb)
  • Cut onion into quarters and smash the garlic cloves.
    • 1 yellow onion, quartered (150 g)
    • 3 clove garlic, smashed (9 g)
  • Heat pan on low and coat with oil once heated.
    • Add in garlic cloves and onion quarters with the flat part facing down.
      • 3 clove garlic, smashed (9 g)
      • 1 yellow onion, quartered (150 g)
    • Add in tomatoes when bottom of onions are browned.
      • 24 oz cherry tomatoes, halved (680 g)
        (recommend sugar bomb)
    • Add salt, pepper and calabrian chilli peppers. Mix and let reduce.
      • 1 1/2 tsp salt (8 g)
        (to taste)
      • 1 tsp black pepper (2 g)
        (to taste)
      • 2 tbsp calabrian peppers, chopped (30 g)
    • Add everything from the pan and the fresh basil to blender and blend well.
      • 1 basil, fresh, roughly chopped (30 g)
    • Strain the sauce back into a pan using a strainer and spoon.
      • Add some grated parmesan to the strained sauce along with some fish sauce and butter.
        • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (50 g)
          (to taste)
        • 1 tsp fish sauce (6 g)
          (optional)
        • 1 tbsp butter (14 g)
      • Cook pasta until al dente.
        • 375 g pasta (375 g)
      • Add pasta to strained sauce.
        • 375 g pasta (375 g)
      • Mix on low heat until the sauce sticks to the pasta.
        • Top with basil and more parmesan cheese and enjoy!
          • 1 basil, fresh, roughly chopped (30 g)
          • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (50 g)
            (to taste)

        Nutrition Information

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        Per serving

        Nutrient
        Amount
        % DV
        Calories
        278 kcal
        14%
        Fat
        9.6 g
        12%
        Saturated fat
        4.5 g
        23%
        Trans fat
        0.1 g
        Fiber
        3 g
        11%
        Carbohydrates
        35 g
        13%
        Sugars
        7.2 g
        14%
        Protein
        12 g
        24%
        Sodium
        1,149 mg
        50%
        Cholesterol
        51 mg
        17%

        Total (4 servings)

        Nutrient
        Amount
        % DV
        Calories
        1,112 kcal
        56%
        Fat
        38 g
        48%
        Saturated fat
        18 g
        92%
        Trans fat
        0.4 g
        Fiber
        12 g
        44%
        Carbohydrates
        140 g
        52%
        Sugars
        29 g
        56%
        Protein
        48 g
        96%
        Sodium
        4,596 mg
        200%
        Cholesterol
        204 mg
        68%

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