Grated Tomato Sauce and Burrata Rigatoni
Rigatoni

Grated Tomato Sauce and Burrata Rigatoni

This delightful rigatoni dish features a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic and chili, topped with creamy burrata for a luxurious finish. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it's both comforting and flavorful, making it a must-try for pasta lovers.

Caitlin Fitzpatrick

Feeds: 2
15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 200 g Northern Pasta Co Rigatoni

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 4 garlic cloves, finely sliced

  • ½ tsp chilli flakes

  • 4 large tomatoes, grated and skin discarded

  • ½ tsp sugar

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • Small handful of fresh basil (optional)

  • 1 ball burrata

Method

1

Heat the olive oil in a medium frying pan on a medium heat.

2

Add the garlic and chilli and fry for a couple of minutes then add the grated tomatoes.

3

Cook, stirring often, for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has darkened and reduced a little.

4

Add the sugar and salt and pepper to taste.

5

Meanwhile, put a large pan of salted water on to boil, and cook the rigatoni for 9 minutes until al dente.

6

Drain the rigatoni, reserving a little pasta water and add to the pan of sauce adding enough pasta water to bring everything together.

7

Divide between bowls and top with the basil leaves, if using, and the burrata.

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