Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Coopers TavernRigatoni Recipe

Rigatoni Recipe

Inspired by The Coopers Tavern
Time30m
Serves4

Smoked tomato and cannellini bean vegan cream sauce, walnuts, and spinach | add chicken (+5), salmon or shrimp (+7)

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Rigatoni

    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. 2

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the smoked tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Cannellini Beans

    Add the cannellini beans and vegetable broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Blend the Sauce

    In a blender, combine the mixture from the skillet with nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  5. 5

    Combine and Serve

    Return the sauce to the skillet, add the cooked rigatoni and spinach. Toss everything together until the spinach wilts and is well combined. Serve topped with chopped walnuts.

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