Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAvanzare Italian DiningRigatoni Alla Tony Recipe

Rigatoni Alla Tony Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Rigatoni pasta with shrimp, sun dried tomatoes, roasted pecans and rich goat cheese in our pesto cream sauce.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Sauce

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Making the Sauce

  1. 2

    Prepare the Pesto Cream Sauce

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 3

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    Pour in the heavy cream and pesto sauce, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  3. 4

    Add Goat Cheese

    Crumble the goat cheese into the sauce, stirring until melted and smooth. Allow the sauce to simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

Cooking the Shrimp

  1. 5

    Sauté the Shrimp

    In the same skillet, add the peeled and deveined shrimp. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.

Combining the Dish

  1. 6

    Mix Ingredients Together

    Add the chopped sun dried tomatoes and cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing everything together to coat in the pesto cream sauce.

  2. 7

    Final Touches

    Once everything is well mixed and heated through, remove from heat and stir in the chopped roasted pecans.

Serving

  1. 8

    Plate and Garnish

    Serve the rigatoni alla Tony warm, garnished with fresh basil. Enjoy!

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