Rigatoni With Pesto Creamy Sauce Recipe

Name: Rigatoni With Pesto Creamy Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups rigatoni pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; For pesto sauce; 1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped; 1/2 cup walnuts; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup fresh cream; 2 garlic flakes, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon dry basil; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; For garnishing; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 4 tablespoons mozzarella cheese, grated; 4 tablespoons tomatoes, finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 cups rigatoni pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
For pesto sauce
1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 cup walnuts
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup fresh cream
2 garlic flakes, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon dry basil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For garnishing
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
4 tablespoons mozzarella cheese, grated
4 tablespoons tomatoes, finely chopped

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For the pesto sauce-------------.
2
Microwave oil on high for 2 minutes uncovered.
3
Add garlic.
4
Microwave on medium for 2 minutes uncovered.
5
Add tomatoes, chilli flakes, oregano, basil and black pepper.
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Mix.
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Microwave on high for 4 minutes covered.
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Allow standing time of 2 minutes.
9
Cool the mixture.
10
Blend walnuts to a powder in a mixer.
11
Add the cooked tomato mxture.
12
Microwave the above mixture with cream, milk and salt for 4 minutes uncovered.
13
For pasta cooking-------------.
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Microwave in a deep glass dish, water with 1 tbsp oil on high for 5 minutes uncovered.
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Place wooden spoon in the glass dish while doing so.
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Add Rigatoni.
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Mix and microwave on high for 11 minutes uncovered.
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Stir once in between.
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Add salt.
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Microwave for 2 more minutes.
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Drain off excess water.
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Shower pasta with cold water.
23
Drain again.
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Keep aside.
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To serve-------------.
26
Microwave pesto creamy sauce alongwith the cooked Rigatoni on medium-high for 4 minutes uncovered.
27
Serve hot garnished with grated cheese, chopped tomato, chopped cilantro accompanied by soup.

964

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups rigatoni pasta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, For pesto sauce, and more.

Yes, Rigatoni With Pesto Creamy Sauce 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.

Rigatoni With Pesto Creamy Sauce

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