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Rigatoni Pomodoro

Makes 2 meal-size servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
  • 6 ripe tomatoes (about 1 lb, 450 g) (see notes)
  • 8 oz (½ lb) (225 g) rigatoni pasta
  • 3 Tbsp (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil of good quality
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt or table sea salt
  • 10 fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces if large

Optional

  • 4 Tbsp (¼ cup) (25 g) almond flour (instead of cheese), peeled/blanched and superfine or fine, plus more for sprinkling on top
  • cheese or (instead of almond flour, see notes)

KEY: pinch (⅛ tsp) | tsp = teaspoon (5ml) | Tbsp = Tablespoon (15ml)

  • Bring a large covered pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
  • Meanwhile, grate the tomatoes into a large sauté pan with a coarse grater.
  • When the pasta water comes to a boil, cook the pasta in the salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, tender yet still firm to the bite.
  • Meanwhile, cook the grated tomatoes, uncovered over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until all water is evaporated.
  • Stir in the olive oil and salt. If using almond flour, stir it in now, which will make the sauce creamy. Turn off the heat.
  • Drain the pasta, and stir it into the sauce. (Drizzle in a little more extra virgin olive oil, if you've got the good stuff.) Taste and adjust for salt. Then, gently stir in the basil.
  • Optional: To serve, sprinkle with almond flour, if using, or the grated or crumbled cheese of your choice.
    Enjoy! Buon appetito!

Notes

  • Tomatoes: Some tomatoes are better for sauce than others. In Italy, generally any of the non-round varieties are favored.
  • Great Cheese Options for Topping: freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, grated ricotta salata (hard salted ricotta), crumbled feta cheese, or globs of stracchino

Nutrition Information

Calories: 670kcal (34%) | Carbohydrates: 98g (33%) | Protein: 18g (36%) | Fat: 23g (35%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 316mg (14%) | Potassium: 1133mg (32%) | Fiber: 8g (33%) | Sugar: 13g (14%) | Vitamin A: 3206IU (64%) | Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): 1mg (67%) | Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): 1mg (59%) | Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 4mg (20%) | Vitamin C: 51mg (62%) | Vitamin E: 5mg (33%) | Vitamin K: 52µg (50%) | Calcium: 65mg (7%) | Folate (Vitamin B9): 77µg (19%) | Iron: 3mg (17%) | Magnesium: 102mg (26%) | Selenium: 71µg (101%) | Zinc: 2mg (13%)
Please keep in mind that nutritional info is an estimate and varies according to ingredients used.