Rigatoni Arrabbiata (Rigatoni is Spicy Italian Tomato Sauce)

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Put a pot of water to boil and add salt and oil.

Cook rigatoni for 2 minutes less than the package instructions.

Pour olive oil into a non-stick pan and heat it.

Add finely chopped onions and garlic to the pan; sauté for about 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.

Add crushed chili flakes to the pan and sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Add finely chopped red chilies and chopped flat leaf parsley; sauté for a few seconds.

Add Mti's tomato Pata to the pan along with salt and black pepper; let the sauce simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes until it thickens.

Add reserved pasta water and the rigatoni to the sauce; stir and toss over medium heat until well coated.

Stir in fresh basil leaves just before removing from heat.

Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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