Rigatoni Pasta with Ricotta in Tomato Cream Sauce
Pasta with ricotta cheese in a tomato cream sauce topped with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Total
00:45
Yield
6
Ingredients
- 16 oz rigatoni (or other) pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup finely-chopped onions
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh minced basil
- ½ tsp fresh minced oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 16 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ tsp granulated sugar
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Total:
- 00:45
- Yield:
- 6
Instructions
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1In a large pot bring 2 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil.
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2Cook rigatoni pasta for 11 minutes (or until al dente), drain and set aside until needed.
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3Over medium heat, melt butter and heat oil in a large skillet.
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4Lightly sauté onions and garlic cloves, don't brown. Cook about 5 minutes.
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5Drain canned tomatoes, dice and add to skillet with onions and garlic.
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6Also add to skillet tomato sauce, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer 20 minutes.
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7Stir in ricotta cheese. Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.
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8Stir in heavy cream and sugar. Mix well and simmer 5 minutes.
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9Remove from heat and add to cooked rigatoni pasta. Mix well.
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10Stir in chopped parsley and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over top.
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11Serve hot.
- Category
- Side Dishes
Dietary Information
Vegetarian
Recipe Attribution
Printed from recipe.exchange
https://recipe.exchange/recipes/wb-25766
Printed on October 29, 2026