Spicy Tomato Rigatoni

A spicy and delicious tomato sauce paired with rigatoni pasta.

10m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

4

Servings

Ingredients

1 pound rigatoni pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes or until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Add the red pepper flakes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce is thick and flavorful.

Step 4

Stir in the chopped basil leaves and cooked rigatoni pasta. Toss the pasta with the sauce until well coated.

Step 5

Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.