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This is the kind of dish that brings everyone to the table, even when everyone's busy! Family-Time Rigatoni is a warm hug of a pasta dinner. The pasta is tender, the tomatoes are bright and sweet, and the balsamic flavor adds some tang and boldness. A sprinkling of sharp parmesan and fragrant basil bring the flavors together, just like how Family-Time Rigatoni brings the family together to share in something special! What sweet memories this dish will become!
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Ingredients
- 6 ounces rigatoni
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (16-ounce) package cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 6 basil leaves, torn, plus more, to taste, whole leaves, for garnish
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Directions
Step 1 -In a pot of salted, boiling water, add the rigatoni and cook until about 2 minutes shy of al dente, according to the package directions.
Step 2 -In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and the garlic and cook undisturbed until the garlic starts to become fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3 -Add the tomatoes and the balsamic vinegar to the garlic and stir to combine.
Step 4 -Cook the tomato mixture, while stirring frequently, until the tomatoes have softened and the balsamic vinegar has reduced by about 1/3, about 10 minutes.
Step 5 -Reserve 1 tablespoon of the pasta water and drain the remainder.
Step 6 -Add the pasta and the reserved pasta water to the tomato mixture, tossing to combine.
Step 7 -Cook until the pasta is al dente, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 8 -Transfer the skillet from the heat.
Step 9 -Add the parmesan and 6 of the torn basil leaves to the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
Step 10 -Taste the pasta mixture for seasoning and add the salt and the black pepper, as needed.
Step 11 -Serve hot garnished with the extra whole basil leaves.
