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One Pot Spicy Rigatoni Recipe

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This One Pot Spicy Rigatoni recipe delivers a creamy, flavorful pasta dish with a perfect balance of heat from crushed red pepper and richness from heavy cream and parmesan. Cooked in a single pot, it’s a convenient and comforting meal featuring tender rigatoni, aromatic garlic and shallots, and sweet green peas, all brought together in a savory marinara and broth base.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 small diced shallot
  • 5 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper (more or less to taste)

Main Ingredients

  • 16 ounces uncooked rigatoni pasta
  • 20 ounces good quality marinara sauce
  • 4 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less to taste)

Finishing Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shavings
  • 1 cup cooked green peas

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter and Sauté Aromatics: Place the butter in a pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. As the butter melts, add the diced shallots and minced garlic to the pan to begin releasing their flavors.
  2. Soften and Season: Sprinkle in the crushed red pepper flakes and stir everything together. Cook the shallots and garlic for 1-2 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking or burning, allowing them to soften and infuse the butter with spice and aroma.
  3. Add Pasta and Liquids: Add the uncooked rigatoni pasta to the pot, then pour in the marinara sauce, broth, and kosher salt. Stir everything well to combine the ingredients uniformly.
  4. Cook Pasta: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pot and reduce heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for about 12-13 minutes, or until the rigatoni reaches desired tenderness.
  5. Finish and Combine: When the pasta is perfectly cooked, stir in the heavy cream, cooked green peas, and parmesan cheese shavings. Mix over medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes creamy, coating the rigatoni evenly.
  6. Serve: Serve the spicy rigatoni immediately. Optionally garnish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley, and an extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • Adjust crushed red pepper quantity to match your preferred spice level.
  • Use low-sodium broth to control the saltiness of the dish.
  • For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • Freshly grated parmesan can be used in place of shavings for a finer texture.
  • Garnish with fresh basil or parsley to enhance the flavor and color.

Keywords: One Pot, Spicy Rigatoni, Creamy Pasta, Easy Dinner, Italian Pasta Recipe, Quick Pasta, One Pot Meal

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