Try out our Rigatoni with Sopressata & Tomatoes recipe today! This dish features rigatoni tossed in a rich tomato sauce infused with savory sopressata and finished with Pecorino Romano and fresh basil.

Prep Time 10 Min | Cook Time 25 Min | Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 12 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 14 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 8 oz Italian sopressata, diced
  • 3/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 4 oz fresh basil leaves, torn

Directions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water to use later.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add the diced sopressata to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, allowing the edges to turn golden and the rendered fat to flavor the base of the sauce.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  • Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together, using a splash of the reserved pasta water to help coat the pasta and bring the sauce together.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the grated cheese. Finish with torn basil leaves on top and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

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