Rigatoni Recipes: 10 Hearty Rigatoni Pasta Ideas

Rigatoni are wide, ridged tubes built for big, chunky sauces. Each piece fills with sauce, and the ridges catch more on the outside. Néssi organic bronze die rigatoni keeps a firm bite, even when baked.

10 rigatoni recipes

1. Rigatoni alla vodka: tomato, cream and a splash of vodka; finish with parmesan.
2. Baked rigatoni: toss with traditional sauce, ricotta and mozzarella; bake until bubbly.
3. Rigatoni with sausage and peppers: Italian sausage, sweet peppers, onions and marinara.
4. Rigatoni bolognese: a slow-simmered meat ragù.
5. Rigatoni alla norma: fried eggplant, tomato sauce and ricotta salata.
6. Spicy rigatoni: arrabbiata sauce with a spoonful of cream.
7. Rigatoni with mushrooms and sausage: browned mushrooms, sausage, garlic and cream.
8. Rigatoni carbonara: eggs, pecorino, guanciale and black pepper.
9. Pesto rigatoni with peas: pesto, peas and parmesan.
10. Rigatoni with pepperoncini and beef: leftover Mississippi pot roast shredded into the sauce.

Tips for perfect rigatoni

• For baked rigatoni, boil 2 to 3 minutes less than the package time; it finishes cooking in the oven.
• Use a chunky sauce; thin sauces slide through the tubes.

FAQ

Rigatoni vs penne? Rigatoni are wider with square-cut ends; penne are narrower and cut on an angle.

Can I substitute rigatoni with penne? Yes, in almost any recipe.

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