Bravo Ristorante Italiano Rigatoni Alla Buttera Recipe

This quick and easy weekday meal is a delicious, family-friendly way to enjoy rigatoni pasta! Impress your family with this restaurant-quality Rigatoni Alla Buttera recipe, cleverly disguising peas for even the pickiest eaters. For an extra kick, use Barilla's Tomato & Basil sauce and spicy Italian sausage. Love a creamy pink sauce? Simply add more cream! This tasty and effortless dish is perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 435.3 kcal
Protein 37g
Rating 4.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Bravo Ristorante Italiano Rigatoni Alla Buttera

  1. Brown 1 lb Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until well browned (about 8-10 minutes).
  2. Drain off excess grease from the skillet.
  3. Pour in 24 oz jar Barilla Tomato & Basil sauce and 1 cup chicken broth. Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Cook for 1 1/2 minutes, or until heated through and peas are tender.
  5. Meanwhile, bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot.
  6. Add 1 lb rigatoni pasta and cook according to package directions, until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  7. Drain the pasta, reserving some pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
  8. Toss the cooked pasta with the sausage sauce, adding a little pasta water if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
  9. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese (optional).
  10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

54 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

29g

Carbs

18g

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