Baked Rigatoni (Dallas Morning News) Recipe

Name: Baked Rigatoni (Dallas Morning News)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, undrained; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup heavy cream; ¾ cup parmesan cheese, grated (divided); 16 ounces rigatoni pasta

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
3
Add garlic and cook until golden but not browned, about 1 minute.
4
Add tomatoes and their juices, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and sugar.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to medium low and simmer (crushing tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon, if using whole tomatoes) until sauce thickens slightly, about 20 minutes.
7
Stir in cream and 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese.
8
Meanwhile, cook the rigatoni according to package directions.
9
Add the drained rigatoni to sauce and toss to coat.
10
Transfer to a 2 quart casserole and top with remaining cheese.
11
Bake for 20 minutes.
12
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

903

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, undrained, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Baked Rigatoni (Dallas Morning News) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Rigatoni (Dallas Morning News)

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Variations & substitutions

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