Rigatoni Marinara Recipe

Inspired by Sorella

Time40m

Serves4

Housemade marinara, Mutti tomato, onion, garlic, basil

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil. Add a generous pinch of salt.
2
Cook Rigatoni
Add the rigatoni pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes.
3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the rigatoni in a colander and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.

4
Sauté Onions and Garlic
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5
Add Tomato Puree
Pour in the Mutti tomato puree and stir well to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
6
Season the Sauce
Add the salt and black pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Incorporate Fresh Basil
Stir in the chopped fresh basil and let it simmer for another 5 minutes to meld the flavors.

8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained rigatoni into the marinara sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
9
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired. Enjoy your delicious Rigatoni Marinara!