Easy Rigatoni with Basic Tomato Sauce

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
This easy rigatoni with basic tomato sauce recipe is a quick and delicious dish that can be whipped up in no time. The rich and flavorful tomato sauce pairs perfectly with the al dente rigatoni pasta, creating a comforting and satisfying meal. Whether you're cooking for yourself or hosting a dinner party, this recipe is sure to impress.

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Easy rigatoni with basic tomato sauce recipe details

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Fill hungry mouths: Those of your vegetarian guests, and the wide mouths of rigatoni pasta.
Ready in: 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans peeled tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 pound dry rigatoni pasta (one box)

Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 25 mins

1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan on medium-high heat.
2. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic. Cook until the onions start to get soft (but before they get brown), about 5 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mash up the whole tomatoes into smaller chunks. Keep heating it until it starts to bubble (a.k.a. simmer), then turn the heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
4. For the rigatoni, a good time to start boiling the water is just before you add the tomatoes to the sauce. Fill a large pot with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for the time directed on the pasta box.
5. When the rigatoni is cooked, drain it and put it in a large bowl. Add the sauce. Serve!