Barilla® Protein+® Rigatoni Cheesy Baked Pasta Recipe | US_PROD-5sQrjytfWVrPK2KESnkG4Y

Baked Cheesy Protein+^® Rigatoni Pasta

Name: Baked Cheesy Protein+® Rigatoni Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 1 Package Barilla® Al Bronzo® Mezzi Rigatoni pasta; 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; ½ Cup Yellow Onion, Small Dice; 2 Cloves garlic, minced; ½ Cup tomato paste; 1 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper; ¼ Cup Vodka; 2 Cups heavy cream; ½ Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated; 1 Tablespoon Parsley, Chopped

35 minutes

Weeknight Dairy/Cream Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tomatoes Short

This cheesy Baked Rigatoni made with Protein+^® pasta recipe is low effort and can be enjoyed by the whole family. Simmer butter with flour, warm milk, and nutmeg to create a quick béchamel sauce. Mix the pasta with the sauce and top with an array of cheeses. Top with breadcrumbs and baked till golden brown and bubbly.

Ingredients

7 servings

1Package Barilla^® Al Bronzo^® Mezzi Rigatoni pasta

4Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

½Cup Yellow Onion, Small Dice

½Cup tomato paste

1Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper

¼Cup Vodka

2Cups heavy cream

½Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

1Tablespoon Parsley, Chopped

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat add olive oil, onion, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cook 2-3 min. then add tomato paste cooking an additional 2-3 min.

Step 3

Add vodka and evaporate by half.

Step 4

Add cream, salt and pepper and bring the sauce to a boil. Then add drained pasta and toss with the sauce for one minute.

Step 5

Top with cheese and parsley before serving.

Step 6

Divide pasta and sauce mixture among six individual au gratin dishes. Sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs.

Step 7

Bake for about 20 minutes, until bubbling and crusty on top. Serve immediately.

Barilla+® Protein+® Rigatoni 2025 Product Packaging | US_PROD-2NzUkP6DM7K1KmfZj6p5jV

Protein+^® Rigatoni Pasta

The Pasta Taste You Love, With the Energy You Want Made with delicious golden wheat and protein from lentils, chickpeas, and peas, Barilla Protein+^® Rigatoni pasta provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving.

Shape

Rigatoni

Pack size

14.5oz

Range

Protein+^® Pasta

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