Baked Rigatoni With Cauliflower In A Spicy Pink Sauce Recipe

Impress your guests with this vibrant and flavorful Baked Rigatoni! A creamy, spicy pink sauce coats tender cauliflower and perfectly cooked rigatoni, creating a show-stopping dinner party dish. Inspired by Fine Cooking, this recipe is easier than you think!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 745.7 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Baked Rigatoni With Cauliflower In A Spicy Pink Sauce 94

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Baked Rigatoni With Cauliflower In A Spicy Pink Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook rigatoni according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute more.
  5. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add cauliflower florets to the sauce and cook until tender-crisp, about 8-10 minutes.
  7. Add cooked rigatoni to the sauce and toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
  8. Pour rigatoni mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  9. Top with mozzarella cheese.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Garnish with fresh basil leaves (optional) and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

40 g

Sugar

58g

Fat

86g

Carbs

26g