Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGrand Street CafeRigatoni (v) Recipe

Rigatoni (v) Recipe

Inspired by Grand Street Cafe
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Sautéed Heirloom Tomato, Roasted Shallot, Spinach, Fresh Basil, White Wine Tomato Sauce, Burrata, House-Made Spinach Rigatoni

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Topping

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Spinach Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and spinach puree. Make a well in the center and crack in the eggs. Mix until the dough starts to come together.

  2. 2

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Roll Out the Dough

    After resting, divide the dough into quarters. Roll out each quarter using a pasta machine or a rolling pin until thin. Cut into 1-inch wide strips to form rigatoni.

  4. 4

    Cook the Pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook for 3-4 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Sauté Shallots

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced shallots and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 6

    Add Heirloom Tomatoes

    Stir in the diced heirloom tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes until they begin to break down.

  3. 7

    Deglaze with White Wine

    Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it reduce for about 5 minutes.

  4. 8

    Add Spinach and Basil

    Add the chopped spinach and torn basil to the sauce, stirring to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce and toss gently to coat the pasta evenly.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Plate the rigatoni and top with a generous piece of burrata cheese. Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.

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