Tomato-Cheese Sauce & Rigatoni
Spice up this cheesy tomato sauce by adding black and red pepper! Make it mild, medium or hot -- it's your choice.
Ingredients
For 5 people
- 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1/8 cup(s) all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup(s) milk
- 1/2 cup(s) chicken broth
- 1 14 1/2-oz. can tomatoes, drained, diced
- 1 teaspoon(s) dried red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper
- 1 teaspoon(s) dried basil, crumbled
- 2 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 cup(s) freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt, to taste
- 16 ounce(s) rigatoni pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 1 Additional freshly grated Parmesan
Directions
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add flour; stir and sauté for 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk and chicken broth. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, red pepper flakes, pepper and basil and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low. Add cheddar and 1 cup Parmesan and stir until well blended and season with salt to taste. Pour sauce over rigatoni. Toss thoroughly. Serve, passing additional Parmesan cheese separately.
Nutrition facts
- Kcal: 626.06 kcal
- Fibers (g): 4.2g
- Sodium (mg): 529.14mg
- Carbs: 73.71g
- Fat: 26.17g
- Saturated fat (g): 10.3g
- Proteins: 23.59g