Pasta

Slow-Simmered Tomato and Basil Rigatoni

Prep15 min
Cook35 min
Total50 min
Serves4
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Method

Make it happen

  1. 01

    Cook the onion in olive oil for 5 minutes until soft, then add garlic and oregano for 30 seconds.

  2. 02

    Stir in chopped tomatoes, tomato purée and 100 ml water; simmer uncovered for 18 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 03

    Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving a mug of pasta water before draining.

  4. 04

    Toss rigatoni with the sauce, torn basil and a splash of pasta water until coated; check seasoning and serve.