Rigatoni Pasta with Tomato Sauce

Elevate weeknight dinners with this classic Rigatoni Pasta with Tomato Sauce—a comforting, flavorful dish that’s simple to prepare yet deeply satisfying. Featuring tender rigatoni coated in a rich, homemade tomato sauce crafted from canned whole tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and finely chopped onions, this recipe bursts with Italian-inspired flavors. A touch of tomato paste and dried oregano adds depth, while fresh basil leaves bring a pop of brightness to every bite. Finished with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this dish is perfect for family meals or casual entertaining. With easy-to-follow steps and pantry-friendly ingredients, this rigatoni recipe will quickly become a go-to favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams rigatoni pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 800 grams canned whole tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 liters water
• 1 tablespoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Bring 3 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.

Step 2

Add the rigatoni pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions, usually around 10-12 minutes, until al dente.

Step 3

While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the canned whole tomatoes to the skillet, breaking them up with a spoon. Stir in the tomato paste, dried oregano, sugar, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.

Step 8

Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet with the tomato sauce.

Step 9

Toss the pasta to coat it evenly with the sauce. Add the chopped basil leaves and stir through.

Step 10

Serve the rigatoni pasta hot, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4608.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1512.9

Total Fat 68.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.5g
Cholesterol 56mg	0%
Sodium 10122.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 176.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.0g	0%
Total Sugars 40.5g
Protein 51.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1067.7mg	0%
Iron 16.0mg	0%
Potassium 2504.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.3%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 46.2%