Tomato-Ricotta Rigatoni
- salt and pepper
- 2 can whole, peeled San Marzano tomatoes
- 2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 clove garlic
- 1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs
- .13 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 2 sprig Fresh basil
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped basil leaves
- 1 lb. rigatoni
- 1 sprig fresh oregano
- 1 c. part-skim ricotta
- Heat large covered saucepot of water to boiling on high.
- Add 2 teaspoons salt.
- Set large medium-mesh sieve over large bowl.
- With hands, crush tomatoes over sieve and place crushed tomatoes in sieve; let strain.
- Set aside crushed tomatoes and juices in bowl for later use.
- Discard remaining juices in can.
- In 12-inch skillet, combine 1 tablespoon oil and half of garlic.
- Cook on medium 1 minute or until golden.
- Add bread crumbs and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown, stirring.
- Transfer to large plate.
- In same skillet, combine red pepper, basil sprigs, remaining tablespoon oil, and remaining garlic.
- Cook on medium 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Cook on medium-low 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring.
- Add rigatoni to boiling water and cook 2 minutes less than minimum time that label directs, stirring occasionally.
- While tomatoes and pasta cook, on paper towel, microwave oregano on High 1 minute or until leaves are dry and brittle.
- Into small bowl, crumble leaves with fingers; discard stem.
- Stir in ricotta and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
- Drain pasta and return to pot.
- Add tomato mixture, reserved tomato juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
- Cook on medium 2 minutes or until pasta is well-coated and al dente, tossing and stirring.
- Divide pasta mixture among bowls; top with dollop of ricotta mixture.
- Stir chopped basil into crumbs; sprinkle over pasta.
salt, tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, clove garlic, bread crumbs, red pepper, fresh basil, basil, rigatoni, oregano, ricotta
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/tomato-ricotta-rigatoni-recipe-ghk0211 (may not work)