PASTA TYPES

Rigatoni Recipes

Not only are rigatoni one of the most versatile pasta shapes, but they’re also one of the most delicious. If the texture wasn’t enough to win you over, the deep ridges and hollow tube are perfect for capturing both chunky and creamy sauces. Rigatoni are also ideal for one of Italy’s best-loved traditions – Pasta al Forno, or baked pasta.

Try our tasty rigatoni recipes below, or if you’d rather just do the tasting, then treat yourself to some dishes on our weekly menu.

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Rigatoni Dishes

As a short-cut, chunky, tube-shaped pasta, rigatoni are incredibly versatile. Their ability to withstand heat and maintain shape makes them ideal for baked pasta dishes, while their deep ridges and hollow interior are a perfect match for chunky meat sauces, creamy cheese sauces and everything in between. In celebration of this all round crowd-pleaser, we’ve compiled some of our favourite rigatoni recipes for you to try at home.

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VEGETARIAN

Rigatoni alla Norma Recipe

Serves: 4
Cooks time: 45 MINS
Difficulty: Intermediate

MEAT

Creamy Sicilian Sausage and Fennel Sauce with Rigatoni

Serves: 6
Cooks time: 1 HOUR 5 MINS
Difficulty: Intermediate

MEAT

Rigatoni with Pulled Pork Ragù

Serves: 4
Cooks time: 6 HOURS
Difficulty: Intermediate

MEAT

Baked Rigatoni Recipe

Serves: 6-8
Cooks time: 1 HOUR
Difficulty: Easy

FRESH PASTA

How To Make Fresh Rigatoni

Serves: 4
Cooks time: 1 HOUR
Difficulty: EASY

“YOU MAY HAVE THE UNIVERSE IF I MAY HAVE ITALY. ”
- GIUSEPPE VERDI

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HOW TO MAKE
EXTRUDED PASTA
LIKE RIGATONI

Prep Time: 60 minutes
Skill level/Difficulty: Easy
Tools You’ll Need: Pasta extruder with rigatoni attachment, fork, sharp knife.

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RIGATONI FAQs

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How long do you cook rigatoni?

For the perfect al dente bite, we recommend boiling fresh rigatoni in generously salted water for approximately 3 minutes. Dried rigatoni may require a longer cooking period which will be outlined on the packet.

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What is the difference between rigatoni and penne?

Rigatoni and penne are similar in that they are both tubular pasta shapes. However, rigatoni tend to be larger than penne, have ridges down their length, and are sometimes slightly curved. Unlike penne, rigatoni's ends are cut square to the tube walls instead of diagonally.

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What should I serve rigatoni with?

Rigatoni are an incredibly versatile pasta shape. They work well with most sauces, from robust meaty ragùs and creamy carbonara to thinner tomato-based sauces. However, rigatoni really shine on a comforting plate of baked pasta.

How to pair pasta shapes and sauces

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Our Weekly Menu

Indulge in the freshest tubes of pasta with our authentic rigatoni dishes. From our traditional datterini tomato & mascarpone sauce to our Sardinian lamb shoulder ragù, we serve rigatoni with a range of fresh, artisanal ingredients, all of which are available for delivery across the UK.

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