Tomato Cream Sauce With Rigatoni Recipe

Name: Tomato Cream Sauce With Rigatoni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -5 slices bacon, chopped into small pieces (6oz); 2 large onions, diced; 1/2 cup white wine; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons garlic, chopped (I often use entire head); 1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 106 ounces san marzano tomatoes; 1 tablespoon sugar; 10 fresh basil leaves; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground; 1/2 cup vodka; 1 cup parmesan cheese, fresh grated; 1 pint heavy cream; 1 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked al dente

Servings: persons

4 -5 slices bacon, chopped into small pieces (6oz)
2 large onions, diced
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons garlic, chopped (I often use entire head)
1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
106 ounces san marzano tomatoes
1 tablespoon sugar
10 fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
1/2 cup vodka
1 cup parmesan cheese, fresh grated
1 pint heavy cream
1 lb rigatoni pasta, cooked al dente

1
In large pot cook bacon and onion until bacon close to well browned and onion soft. About 8-10 minutes.
2
While bacon and onion are cooking crush tomatoes by hand in large bowl.
3
Deglaze pot with wine over high heat. Scrape bottom of pot to get all the brown goodness off. Continue until wine is evaporated.
4
Add oil, garlic and red pepper flakes to bacon and onion. Cook 1 minute.
5
Then add tomatoes, sugar, basil, salt, and pepper to pot. Bring to boil.
6
Then lower heat to med; simmer 1 hour uncovered.
7
Add in vodka simmer 5 min then stir in parmesan and cream and cook for 5 min until cheese melted and sauce heated through, stirring constantly. Taste for seasonings.
8
Keep heat on low until ready to serve.
9
Pour several ladles sauce over hot pasta in a big bowl. Give it time to absorb a bit before serving.
10
Serve with freshly grated Parmesan and crusty garlic bread to sop up all that beautiful sauce.

1534

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -5 slices bacon, chopped into small pieces (6oz), 2 large onions, diced, 1/2 cup white wine, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Tomato Cream Sauce With 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tomato Cream Sauce With Rigatoni

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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