5-Ingredient Baked Caprese Rigatoni - Pure Comfort!
Enjoy this easy caprese rigatoni baked with fresh tomatoes and your favorite sauce for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb uncooked rigatoni
- 6 small fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1 12-ounce can crushed or diced tomatoes
- 2 1/2 cups your favorite jarred tomato sauce
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn or sliced into ribbons
- 1/2 block grated cheese (e.g., mozzarella, parmesan)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Preheat broiler.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté onion and garlic over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes and fresh tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in half the basil.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni with the tomato mixture and tomato sauce in the skillet or a baking dish. Stir until well combined and saucy.
- Top evenly with grated cheese.
- Place under the broiler for 5-8 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly with golden-brown spots.
- Sprinkle with the remaining fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use high-quality jarred tomato sauce for the best flavor base.
- Don't skip preheating the broiler; it's key for perfectly melted cheese.
- Adjust the amount of tomato sauce to your desired level of sauciness. Allergens: Milk, Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't skip preheating the broiler; it's key for perfectly melted cheese.
- Adjust the amount of tomato sauce to your desired level of sauciness. Allergens: Milk, Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.