Rigatoni al Segreto (Rigatoni with Secret Sauce)

Rigatoni al Segreto (Rigatoni with Secret Sauce)
  • 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
  • 1/2 cup water (to rinse out can of tomatoes)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked rigatoni pasta
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
  • 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving


  1. Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions, salt. Cook until no longer white and starting to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook about 1 minute. Add chili flakes and blended tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer; adjust heat to medium to medium-low. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 45 to 60 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
  2. 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).
  3. Transfer about 2/3 of the basil to the sauce. Stir in butter. When butter melts, add cheese in 3 increments.
  4. Drain pasta; transfer to sauce. Stir until rigatoni are evenly coated with sauce. Serve with a dusting of grated cheese.

05/02/2018
Rigatoni al Segreto (Rigatoni with Secret Sauce), recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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