Rigatoni Arrabbiata
Rigatoni Arrabbiata is a pasta recipe ready in 30 min. It makes 4 servings, each 430 kcal with 13 g protein. Beginner level, 10 ingredients, and it keeps for work lunches.
Recipe by @bitesofberi, adapted and measured by Cookpath.
- 30 min12 min hands-on
- Beginnerlevel
- 430kcal a serving
- 13 gprotein
What is Rigatoni Arrabbiata
Rigatoni in arrabbiata sauce: a spicy tomato sauce of whole tomatoes, garlic, fresh chilli and chilli flakes, finished with basil and parmesan.
- Pasta · Vegetarian
- Sautéing & stir-fry
- Boiling
- Sauces & dressings
- Work lunch
How to make Rigatoni Arrabbiata
Tips from the cook
- Use more or fewer chilli flakes to taste; this amount is medium-hot.
- Simmer the sauce at least 15 minutes, 5–10 more if you have time: the flavour needs it.
- Paprika, cayenne or tomato paste make the sauce stronger; parsley can replace the basil.
- Add spinach, aubergine or zucchini to the sauce, or shrimp, fish or chicken.
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Goes well with
Sides from Cookpath that balance this dish, the same picks the app suggests.
Meal prep and storage
Still good after 2 to 3 days in the fridge, cold or microwaved.
Keeps 3–4 days in the fridge. Make a big batch of sauce and freeze the rest.
See this week’s meal prep plan on the blog, or plan your own week in the app.
Rigatoni Arrabbiata substitutions
Out of something, or cooking around an allergy. Each swap was checked against a source.
Onion2 options
- Leek, white and light-green part 1:1 by volume
Still an allium; raw dishes.
- Fennel bulb, finely diced 1:1 by volume
Sweet aniseed note; raw dishes.
Fresh chilli2 options
- Mild bell pepper, finely chopped 1:1
No heat.
- Leave out (heat is optional) leave out (optional heat only)
Chilli flakes2 options
- Leave out (optional heat, 1/4 tsp) leave out (optional heat only)
- Sweet paprika for colour same amount
No heat.
Rigatoni1 option
- Gluten-free pasta (corn/rice or corn-rice blend) 1:1 by weight; cook per packet, slightly al dente
Soups (goes soft fast) and long simmers.
Parmesan2 options
- Vegetarian hard Italian-style cheese (made with microbial rennet) 1:1 by weight
Grana Padano contains egg lysozyme.
Still contains dairy.
- Nutritional yeast (fortified flakes) 1:1 by volume, add a pinch of salt
No melt; less sharp.
Serve it with
- Green salad
- Rocket salad
- Bruschetta
- Caprese salad
