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Rigatoni with Ricotta & Tomato

Name: Rigatoni with Ricotta & Tomato
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Rigatoni pasta; 4 Medium sweet onions, divided (3 3⁄4 onion sliced, 1⁄4 onion grated); 1 Small yellow onion, chopped; 3 Tablespoons salted butter; 2 Tablespoons cooking oil; 1 Tablespoon sugar; 3 Cloves garlic, minced; 9 Sprigs thyme, divided (1 Tablespoon thyme leaves, plus additional sprigs for garnish); 4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour

30 minutes

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In this dish, rigatoni pasta is combined with a creamy ricotta tomato sauce, and topped with freshly torn basil. A specialty of Abruzzo, the region located in central Italy, this Rigatoni with Tomato and Ricotta brings to life Abruzzo's famous aromatic style tomato sauce (or sugo). Paired al dente Barilla^® Rigatoni pasta, this classic dish is simple and affordable without needing to sacrifice flavor. The fresh ricotta cheese elevates this meal and adds a creamy richness to the sauce.

Ingredients

8 servings

1Box Barilla^® Rigatoni pasta

4Medium sweet onions, divided (3 3⁄4 onion sliced, 1⁄4 onion grated)

1Small yellow onion, chopped

3Tablespoons salted butter

2Tablespoons cooking oil

1Tablespoon sugar

3Cloves garlic, minced

9Sprigs thyme, divided (1 Tablespoon thyme leaves, plus additional sprigs for garnish)

4Tablespoons all-purpose flour

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 boil; cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a skillet sauté onion with half the olive oil for 3 minutes over medium heat, when it turns translucent add garlic and one minute later add tomatoes with 1 cup of water.

Step 3

Bring to a boil then simmer for ten minutes.

Step 4

Add ricotta, salt and pepper and simmer for five more minutes.

Step 5

Drain pasta and toss with sauce for one minute.

Step 6

Turn heat off. Before serving stir in Romano and basil; drizzle with remaining olive oil.

Rigatoni

Rigatoni, inspired by “riga” (ridges), is one of Italy’s most beloved shapes. Born in Rome, this classic pasta was the muse for the famous Italian director, Federico Fellini, who created television commercials in Italy for Barilla in 1985. Barilla^® Rigatoni is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Rigatoni

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Rigatoni

Shape

Rigatoni

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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