Easy Creamy Parmesan Rigatoni Rigatoni Alla Panna
Indulge in the simple yet luxurious flavors of Easy Creamy Parmesan Rigatoni (Rigatoni Alla Panna), a classic Italian-inspired dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This recipe combines tender rigatoni pasta with a velvety Parmesan cream sauce, enriched with unsalted butter, heavy cream, and a hint of garlic for an irresistible aroma. Ready in just 30 minutes, this comforting pasta dish brings restaurant-quality elegance to your table with minimal effort. Customize the richness of the sauce with reserved pasta water, and elevate the presentation with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color. Whether you're looking for an easy comfort food recipe or a creamy pasta masterpiece, this dish delivers on flavor and simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 large Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
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 of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine and let it heat through for about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, a handful at a time, until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a bit of the reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Serve the creamy Parmesan rigatoni immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.3 g | 266% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.7 g | 634% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 586 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 6692 mg | 291% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.8 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 159.4 g | 319% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3981 mg | 306% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 797 mg | 17% | |
*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.
