Rigatoni Arrabbiata with Burrata Cheese Recipe
A delicious and spicy Rigatoni Arrabbiata recipe topped with creamy burrata cheese. This classic Italian dish is bursting with flavor and perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Entrées
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Rigatoni Arrabbiata:
- 1 lb (454 g) rigatoni
- 2 28-oz (794 g) cans whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
- ¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
- 16 basil leaves, torn
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
To Serve:
- 8 oz (226 g) burrata cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomatoes: Crush the tomatoes with your hands until chunky. Set aside.
- Cook the Sauce: Sauté onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add tomatoes and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil rigatoni until al dente. Reserve pasta water.
- Combine: Add basil, salt, and pasta water to the sauce. Toss with rigatoni.
- Finish: Let pasta cook in the sauce, then top with basil, red pepper flakes, and burrata. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer for longer than 45 minutes.
- For added vegetables, sauté them along with the onion and garlic. Spinach can be added with the basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 794mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
