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Spicy Calabrian Chili Rigatoni
A bold and spicy 15-minute pasta dish featuring a velvety cream sauce, melted mozzarella, and authentic Calabrian chili paste.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Rigatoni pasta
- 1.5 cup Tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp Calabrian chili paste (adjust for heat)
- 0.75 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 3 Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Fresh basil (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Steps
- 1
Boil rigatoni in a large pot of salted water until al dente according to package directions.
- 2
Drain the pasta and set aside.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Stir in 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce and 1 tbsp Calabrian chili paste.
- 6
Simmer the mixture for 3–4 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- 7
Pour in 3/4 cup heavy cream and whisk until the sauce is smooth and a vibrant orange color.
- 8
Add 1/2 cup grated parmesan and 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella.
- 9
Stir until the cheeses are completely melted and the sauce has thickened.
- 10
Toss the cooked rigatoni into the skillet.
- 11
Stir until every tube of pasta is perfectly coated in the spicy cream sauce.
- 12
Garnish with fresh basil and extra black pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
Adjust the amount of Calabrian chili paste based on your spice tolerance. For a thinner sauce, you can reserve a splash of pasta water before draining.
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