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Paccheri rigati pasta with burrata cheese and basil.

Paccheri Rigati Pasta in Tomato Sauce

Isabel
This easy creamy tomato pasta uses Paccheri Rigati, a long tube pasta similar to rigatoni, for a dish that’s simple to make but feels fancy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 2
Calories 914 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces Paccheri Rigati pasta ½ a bag
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup pasta water
  • 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces burrata
  • basil for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese freshly grated

Instructions
 

  • In a heavy bottom pot, add enough water to cover the pasta and bring to a boil. About 4-6 cups of water.
  • Once the water is boiling add salt to taste and add the pasta. Make sure the pasta is fully covered by water and there is about 1 inch extra. Cook according to package instructions about 8-10 minutes.
    8 ounces Paccheri Rigati pasta
  • While the pasta cooks in a sauce pan add the oil and onion and sauté over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly until slightly golden brown.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, ¼ onion
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
    2 cloves garlic
  • Add the tomato paste and cook 2-3 minutes until the color changes from bright to deep red.
    2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Add one cup of the pasta cooking water. Reduce the heat to low, taste the sauce and add salt and pepper.
    1 cup pasta water, salt and pepper to taste
  • Add the butter and stir. Check the pasta and if fully al dente, transfer it to the sauce with a slotted spoon, its ok is more water goes into the sauce.
    1 tablespoon butter
  • Coat the pasta with the sauce and add the cream.
    ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • Check if the sauce needs more salt.
  • Remove from the heat and serve. Garnish with parmesan and basil. Add the burrata on top and season it with a pinch of flakey salt, pepper and olive oil.
    basil, 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, 4 ounces burrata

Nutrition

Calories: 914kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 28gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 276mgPotassium: 491mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1439IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 429mgIron: 2mg
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