Rigatoni with Romesco Sauce
Rigatoni with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce—a dish that’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for the whole family. This creamy, smoky sauce clings to every piece of rigatoni, delivering bold, comforting bites that feel as good as they taste.
Ingredients
- 1 box rigatoni
- 1 cup roasted red peppers
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup basil
Instructions
- Place a pot of water on the stove and boil. Add the 1 box rigatoni and boil for 8 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.1 box rigatoni
- In a food processor pulse the 1 cup roasted red peppers, ½ cup slivered almonds, 2 tbsp vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, 1 ½ tsp paprika, and ¼ cup tomato paste until combined.1 cup roasted red peppers, ½ cup slivered almonds, 2 tbsp vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, 1 ½ tsp paprika, ¼ cup tomato paste
- Blend on low speed and slowly add the ½ cup olive oil. Mix until combined but still slightly grainy rather than completely smooth.½ cup olive oil
- In a pan on low heat, toss the rigatoni with the sauce. Stir in the pasta water and simmer for 3-5 minutes until a silk sauce forms.
- Top with 1/4 cup basil and serve.1/4 cup basil