Description

This baked caprese rigatoni has lots of fresh tomatoes, basil, and Mozzarella. Simple ingredients baked to pasta perfection.

Ingredients

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1 lb. uncooked rigatoni
6 small fresh tomatoes, diced
1 12-ounce can crushed or diced tomatoes
2 1/2 cups your favorite jarred tomato sauce
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup fresh basil, torn or sliced into ribbons
½ block grated cheese
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

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Instructions

Cook rigatoni according to directions on package. Drain and set aside. Preheat broiler.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Saute onion and garlic over medium high heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring so the garlic doesn’t burn. Add crushed tomatoes and fresh tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly. Add half of the basil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add to the pasta. Pour in tomato sauce and stir to combine (and you can add more sauce until it’s saucy enough for you if you). Pour into a baking dish or skillet.
Top with shredded cheese and place under broiler for 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining fresh basil and serve.

Notes

I used all three types of tomatoes because I like them all and I wanted all the different textures in the sauce. You could easily omit one and replace it with more of another depending on what you have on hand or how you like the texture.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: baked rigatoni, caprese rigatoni, rigatoni