Creamy Pesto Rigatoni: Indulgent Dish with Chili Garlic Breadcrumbs
A rich and creamy rigatoni pasta dish topped with spicy chili garlic breadcrumbs, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni
- 1 cup pesto
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, combine the pesto, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese over medium heat.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- For the chili garlic breadcrumbs, heat olive oil in a separate pan, add garlic and red pepper flakes, then stir in the breadcrumbs until golden.
- Top the creamy rigatoni with the chili garlic breadcrumbs before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated, but the breadcrumbs are best fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Rigatoni, Chili Garlic Breadcrumbs, pasta recipes