Creamy Tomato Basil Rigatoni Recipe

Name: Creamy Tomato Basil Rigatoni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Bechamel Sauce:; 6T butter; 4.5T flour; 3C 1%-% milk; S&P; Tomato Sauce:; 28oz diced tomatoes; 1 lg onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, diced; Fresh basil (7-10 leaves, chopped); S&P; (1 sm can tomato sauce, if you want it more tomatoey than creamy); 1 lb Rigatoni; 3/4C grated parmesan; 3/4C shredded Mozzarella

Servings: persons

Bechamel Sauce:
6T butter
4.5T flour
3C 1%-% milk
S&P
Tomato Sauce:
28oz diced tomatoes
1 lg onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, diced
Fresh basil (7-10 leaves, chopped)
S&P
(1 sm can tomato sauce, if you want it more tomatoey than creamy)
1 lb Rigatoni
3/4C grated parmesan
3/4C shredded Mozzarella

1
Start all three parts at same time and they should all be done around the same time, but it takes some concentration.
2
Heat oven to 375.
3
Melt butter in saucepan, whisk in flour. Cook 1-2 min, until smooth. Slowly whisk in milk. Keep stirring until thick. Add S&P to taste.
4
Sautee onions and garlic in olive oil in large skillet, until little less than translucent. Add tomatoes. S&P.(Add crushed red pepper if desired, I prefer about a good minute of shaking) Cook on low. Add chopped basil at end.
5
Cook pasta according to box. Drain about 2-4 min undercooked.
6
When white sauce is done, combine with tomato sauce.
7
Coat pasta with sauce, add about 1/2 the parmesan and all the mozzarella.
8
Pour pasta into large casserole dish. Top with cheese.
9
Bake about 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

1964

kcal

Calories

149

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Bechamel Sauce:, 6T butter, 4.5T flour, 3C 1%-% milk, and more.

Yes, Creamy Tomato Basil 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.

Creamy Tomato Basil Rigatoni

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