RIGATONI WITH MARINARA SAUCE AND RICOTTA

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Provided by Michele Scicolone

Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Mozzarella

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds fresh plum tomatoes or one 28-oz can whole tomatoes in juice
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt
4 basil leaves, torn into bits
1 pound rigatoni
1 cup ricotta (1/2 lb; preferably fresh)
Finely grated Pecorino

Steps:

  • If using fresh tomatoes, cut a shallow X in bottom of each with a paring knife and blanch tomatoes in 3 batches in a large pot of boiling water, 1 minute per batch.
  • Transfer blanched tomatoes with a slotted spoon to a cutting board and, when cool enough to handle, peel, beginning from scored end, with knife, then halve lengthwise and seed. Chop tomatoes (fresh or canned), reserving juice (from cutting board or can).
  • Cook garlic and red pepper flakes in oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 5 minutes. Discard garlic, then add tomatoes with their juice and 1 1/4 tsp salt and simmer, uncovered, until sauce is thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil and salt to taste.
  • Cook rigatoni in boiling salted water, uncovered, until al dente, then drain.
  • Toss pasta with warm marinara sauce in a large bowl. Serve with ricotta and grated Pecorino.

Abrar Jahin
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


King Basit
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


ButterRuleZ
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.


Beroth Oil Company and 4 Brothers Food Stores
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I added some chopped spinach to the sauce and they didn't even notice!


Daniel Chiadikobi Nwogba
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of the creamy ricotta and the flavorful marinara sauce.


Eze Ezekiel
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use store-bought marinara sauce to make it even easier.


Liaqat mehmood
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.


M Ishaque Balouch
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I added some chopped spinach to the sauce and they didn't even notice!


Mariam Amir
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of the creamy ricotta and the flavorful marinara sauce.


Daniel Whitworth
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use store-bought marinara sauce to make it even easier.


Hawo Abrar
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.


Nim Traicy
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover marinara sauce. I added some extra vegetables to the sauce and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Eli Mitchell
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I made this dish for my boyfriend and he loved it! He said it was the best pasta dish he had ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


Russell E
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This recipe was a disaster! The sauce was too watery and the pasta was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Krishnee Perumal
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I thought this dish was just okay. The sauce was a little bland and the ricotta didn't add much flavor. I wouldn't make this again.


Razaq Gujar
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This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is simple to make and the ricotta adds a delicious creaminess. I will definitely be making this again.


Tsabeeh Ahmed
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The sauce was so flavorful and the ricotta added a nice touch of creaminess. I will definitely be making this again.


Latinguy Latino
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sauce was delicious and the pasta was cooked al dente. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ismail Bhandara
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This rigatoni with marinara sauce and ricotta was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and the ricotta added a creamy richness. I will definitely be making this again.