Dairy-Free Rigatoni Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Discover the perfect weeknight delight with this Dairy-Free Rigatoni Pasta with Tomato Sauce—a hearty vegan pasta recipe that’s brimming with robust flavors and wholesome ingredients. This easy-to-make dish features tender rigatoni coated in a rich and aromatic tomato sauce infused with garlic, onions, and a blend of Italian herbs like oregano and basil. Nutritional yeast gives a subtle cheesy touch without dairy, making it ideal for lactose-intolerant or vegan diets. The dish comes together beautifully with fresh basil and a splash of reserved pasta water for a silky finishing texture. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dairy-free rigatoni recipe is a soul-soothing meal perfect for family dinners or casual entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g Rigatoni pasta
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 800 g Crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 10 g Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 tbsp Nutritional yeast
- 240 ml Pasta cooking water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup (240 ml) of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves and nutritional yeast. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
Add the cooked rigatoni pasta to the sauce, along with a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water to help coat the pasta if the sauce is too thick.
Toss the pasta in the sauce until well coated and heated through. Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.0 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2493 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.5 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.5 g | ||
| Protein | 42.7 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 2747 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
