Big Rig Pasta Recipe
Rigatoni pasta covered with tasty tomato chipotle cream sauce topped with chopped basil, diced tomatoes and Parmesan.
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
Method
Cooking Instructions
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add Tomatoes and Chipotle
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes and minced chipotle peppers. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes.
Add Cream
Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and black pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet with the sauce. Toss until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
Serve
Serve the pasta hot, topped with chopped fresh basil, diced tomatoes, and grated Parmesan cheese.
