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Tomato-Cheese Sauce & Rigatoni

Spice up this cheesy tomato sauce by adding black and red pepper! Make it mild, medium or hot -- it's your choice.
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Course Pasta
Cuisine Continental
Servings 5 servings
Calories 3130.32 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 9/50 cup(s) all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup(s) milk
  • 1/2 cup(s) chicken broth
  • 1 14 1/2-oz. can tomatoes, drained, diced
  • 1 teaspoon(s) dried red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper
  • 1 teaspoon(s) dried basil, crumbled
  • 2 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1 cup(s) freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt, to taste
  • 16 ounce(s) rigatoni pasta, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 Additional freshly grated Parmesan

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add flour; stir and saute for 1 minute.
  • Gradually stir in milk and chicken broth.
  • Bring to boil, stirring frequently.
  • Add tomatoes, red pepper flakes, pepper and basil and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Add cheddar and 1 cup Parmesan and stir until well blended and season with salt to taste.
  • Pour sauce over rigatoni.
  • Toss thoroughly.
  • Serve, passing additional Parmesan cheese separately.

Nutrition

Calories: 3130.32kcalCarbohydrates: 368.53gProtein: 117.96gFat: 130.86gSaturated Fat: 51.51gCholesterol: 277.24mgSodium: 2645.68mgFiber: 21.01gSugar: 30.95g
Keyword Rigatoni Pasta, Tomato, Vegetables
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