Rigatoni alla Contadina recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Rigatoni Alla Contadina Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Rigatoni pasta tossed with garlic, chicken, mushrooms, sweet peas, in a marsala cream sauce

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Instructions

1

Cook the Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2

Prepare the Chicken

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and black pepper. Sauté until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

3

Add Vegetables

Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.

4

Create the Sauce

Pour in the Marsala wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off. Stir in the heavy cream and sweet peas, cooking for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

5

Combine Pasta and Sauce

Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the sauce. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.

6

Garnish and Serve

Remove from heat, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve warm.