Creamy Tomato Rigatoni Pasta

Name: Creamy Tomato Rigatoni Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500 grams dry rigatoni pasta ((about 1 lb)); 2 tablespoons salted butter; ½ small onion ((finely diced)); 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh garlic ((3-4 cloves)); 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning; ⅛-¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ((use ¼ teaspoon for some heat, ⅛ for no heat)); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon all purpose flour; 1½ cups heavy cream ((or sub half and half*)); 1½ cups tomato pasta sauce ((marinara or other)); 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

Creamy Tomato Rigatoni Pasta is a 25-minute dinner made with rigatoni tossed in a tomato–cream sauce, then finished with Parmesan. It's an easy, family-friendly pasta that works as a meatless main or a quick side!

Updated at: Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:16:29 GMT