Creamy Pesto Rigatoni with Chili Garlic Breadcrumbs: A Cozy Delight
A deliciously creamy and flavorful pasta dish topped with crunchy chili garlic breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, combine the pesto, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Heat over medium heat until warm.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the breadcrumbs are golden and crunchy.
- Serve the rigatoni topped with the chili garlic breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables or protein based on your preferences.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Rigatoni, Pasta, Chili Garlic Breadcrumbs, Cozy Recipes