Amatriciana-Style Rigatoni Recipe

Name: Amatriciana-Style Rigatoni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) box rigatoni pasta; 5 bacon slices; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 6 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese; Garnishes: freshly grated Romano cheese, chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 (16-ounce) box rigatoni pasta
5 bacon slices
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3/4 cup dry white wine
6 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
Garnishes: freshly grated Romano cheese, chopped fresh parsley

1
Cook rigatoni according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
2
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon, and drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon. Wipe skillet clean.
3
Saute garlic and crushed red pepper in hot oil in skillet over low heat 4 minutes or until garlic is golden. Increase heat to medium, add onion, and saute 8 minutes or until golden. Add wine, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Bring to a boil. Cook 8 minutes or until wine has almost completely evaporated. Stir in tomatoes, and cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Stir tomato mixture and 1 cup Romano cheese into rigatoni until combined. Top with crumbled bacon; garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.

1023

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16-ounce) box rigatoni pasta, 5 bacon slices, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper, and more.

Yes, Amatriciana-Style Rigatoni falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Amatriciana-Style Rigatoni

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Variations & substitutions

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