Best 5 My Sisters Vegetable Rigatoni Recipes

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Say hello to the hearty and comforting dish that will warm your soul and tickle your taste buds - My Sister's Vegetable Rigatoni. This delightful pasta dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors, featuring an array of fresh vegetables, tender rigatoni pasta, and a luscious tomato sauce. Indulge in the vibrant crunch of bell peppers, the earthy sweetness of mushrooms, the juicy burst of tomatoes, and the delicate touch of spinach, all enveloped in a savory tomato sauce that strikes the perfect balance between tangy and sweet. It's a symphony of flavors that will have you craving for more. So grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this masterpiece together!

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Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

RIGATONI WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES



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This delicious pasta dish is filled with squash, sugar snap peas, and boccocini.

Categories     weeknight meals     dinner     main dish

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
1 lb. rigatoni
2 tbsp. salted butter
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 small yellow squash, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 ears corn, kernels cut off
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
8 oz. sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved crosswise
Black pepper, to taste
8 oz. bocconcini (mini mozzarella balls), halved or quartered
1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
1/4 c. chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the squash and toss to coat. Cook, stirring, until the squash is almost tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and corn kernels to the skillet and cook, tossing, until the corn is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle in ¾ cup of the pasta cooking water from the pot and add the lemon zest and juice. Bring to a boil and simmer until the liquid is reduced, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • When the pasta is about 2 minutes from being done, add the sugar snap peas to the boiling water and cook until just tender. Drain the pasta and peas together.
  • Add the pasta and peas to the skillet with the squash and corn. Add 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Toss to coat the pasta well. Remove from the heat. Throw in the mozzarella, sprinkle with the parmesan and dill and toss again. Sprinkle each serving with more parmesan.

RIGATONI WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES



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This pasta is packed with the bounty of summer veggies but with a twist. We used a combination of grilled, blanched and marinated vegetables for a combination of textures and flavors to highlight each ingredient. Don't forget the fresh herbs!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, halved and seeded
2 carrots, halved lengthwise
10 ounces rigatoni
1 bunch broccoli, florets finely chopped
3/4 cup roughly torn fresh basil
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup shaved ricotta salata cheese (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Preheat a grill to medium high. Put the tomatoes in a large heatproof bowl; add a big pinch each of salt and pepper. Warm the olive oil and garlic in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the garlic softens but does not brown, 5 minutes. Pour the garlic oil over the tomatoes; toss.
  • Lightly brush the bell pepper and carrot halves with olive oil. Grill, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender and well marked, about 10 minutes. Remove to a cutting board; chop the pepper and thinly slice the carrots. Add to the tomatoes and toss.
  • Add the pasta and a few big pinches of salt to the boiling water and cook as the label directs for al dente, adding the broccoli in the last 2 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain. Add the pasta to the vegetables, along with 2 tablespoons of the cooking water; toss to coat, gradually adding more cooking water as needed if the pasta seems dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the basil and chives to the pasta and toss again. Divide among bowls and top with the ricotta salata.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 517 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 3 grams

RIGATONI AL SEGRETO (RIGATONI WITH SECRET SAUCE)



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This Rigatoni al Segreto recipe was the most closely guarded secret at Gino's, one of New York City's most famous Italian restaurants. When it closed, the recipe got out. But I think the amount of butter was way too low. So here's my version.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
2 cloves garlic, crushed (or more to taste)
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can San Marzano (Italian) tomatoes, blended smooth
½ cup water (to rinse out can of tomatoes)
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked rigatoni pasta
½ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions, salt. Cook until no longer white and starting to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook about 1 minute. Add chili flakes and blended tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer; adjust heat to medium to medium-low. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 45 to 60 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes (5 minutes from doneness).
  • Add about 2/3 of the basil to the sauce. Stir in butter. When butter melts, add cheese in 3 increments.
  • Drain pasta; transfer to sauce. Stir until rigatoni are evenly coated with sauce. Serve sprinkled with the remaining basil and a dusting of grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.9 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Cholesterol 48.1 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1431.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

BEST ITALIAN ROASTED VEGETABLES



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Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 red potatoes (diced)
2 carrots (sliced)
1 yellow summer squash (sliced)
1 zucchini (sliced)
1/2 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Place potatoes, carrots, yellow squash, zucchini and mushrooms on prepared pan.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and toss gently.
  • Sprinkle minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper onto vegetables; toss gently.
  • Bake for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 614 kcal, Fat 57 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 1218 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Sugar 12 g, Protein 11 mg

RIGATONI WITH VEGETABLE BOLOGNESE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1 1/2 cups hot water
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 ounces assorted mushrooms (like shiitake, cremini, and brown), stemmed and chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1 pound rigatoni pasta
1/4 cup Parmesan

Steps:

  • Place the dried mushrooms in a small bowl and cover with 1 1/2 cups very hot water. Set aside and let the mushrooms soften.
  • Place the carrots, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse the vegetables until finely chopped but still chunky. Place the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped vegetables, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper and cook until tender, about 6 minutes. Strain the porcini mushrooms, reserving the porcini mushroom liquid. Add the porcini mushrooms, fresh mushrooms, and tomato paste and continue cooking, stirring to dissolve the tomato paste, until the mushrooms are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the porcini mushroom liquid and red wine. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and let the mixture simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add mascarpone cheese and stir just until the cheese is incorporated.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid and add to the vegetable mixture. Add some of the reserved pasta cooking liquid, if necessary, to moisten the sauce. Toss with Parmesan and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will ensure that your rigatoni is packed with flavor.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender-crisp, not mushy.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will add richness and flavor to the dish.
  • Season the dish to taste. Be sure to add enough salt, pepper, and garlic powder to bring out the flavors of the vegetables and pasta.
  • Serve the rigatoni with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty bread. This will make a delicious and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

My sister's vegetable rigatoni is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The combination of fresh vegetables, flavorful sauce, and al dente pasta is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a vegetarian pasta dish, give this recipe a try.

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