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Creamy Rigatoni Pasta


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  • Author: Chef Vegan
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A delicious and creamy vegan rigatoni pasta dish, perfect for a comforting meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Rigatoni Pasta
  • 1 tbsp Vegan Butter
  • 1/2 Onion, Diced
  • 1 tbsp Garlic, Minced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tbsp Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups Vegan Heavy Cream
  • 1 1/2 cups Marinara Sauce

Instructions

  1. Boil Rigatoni noodles and cook to al dente according to the directions on the box.
  2. At the same time, melt butter in a large skillet on medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened and starting to brown.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in flour until well combined.
  5. Add heavy cream and marinara sauce and stir until well combined. Continue to simmer until sauce is slightly thickened.
  6. When the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
  7. Add cooked pasta to sauce in the pan and stir until well coated. Add about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water and stir in so the sauce comes together. Leave as is or add more pasta water until you reach desired consistency.

Notes

  • This dish can be garnished with fresh basil or parsley for added flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg