Rigatoni al Segreto (Rigatoni with Secret Sauce) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Rigatoni al Segreto (Rigatoni with Secret Sauce) Recipe). This Rigatoni al Segreto recipe was the most closely guarded secret at Gino's, one of New York City's most famous Italian restaurants. When it closed, the recipe got out. But I think the amount of butter was way too low. So here's my version.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: four small or two large portions

Rigatoni al Segreto (Rigatoni with Secret Sauce) Recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup diced onion

1 teaspoon salt

plus more to taste

2 cloves garlic

crushed (or more to taste)

1 pinch red pepper flakes

1 (28 ounce) can San Marzano (Italian) tomatoes

blended smooth

½ cup water (to rinse out can of tomatoes)

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked rigatoni pasta

½ cup fresh basil leaves

thinly sliced

4 tablespoons cold butter

cubed

1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

plus more for serving

Piadina Romagnola (Italian Flat Bread)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions salt. Cook until no longer white and starting to turn translucent about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook about 1 minute. Add chili flakes and blended tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer; adjust heat to medium to medium-low. Simmer gently stirring occasionally for 45 to 60 minutes. Reduce heat to low.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 8 minutes (5 minutes from doneness).

Step 3

Add about 2/3 of the basil to the sauce. Stir in butter. When butter melts add cheese in 3 increments.

Step 4

Drain pasta; transfer to sauce. Stir until rigatoni are evenly coated with sauce. Serve sprinkled with the remaining basil and a dusting of grated cheese.

Nutritional Information

Rigatoni al Segreto (Rigatoni with Secret Sauce) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 595.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.7g 35%

Carbohydrates: 57.9g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 4.5g 18%

Sugars: 3.8g

Fat: 33g 51%

Saturated Fat: 12.9g 65%

Cholesterol: 48.1mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 825.5IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.3mg 41%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 4.6mg 8%

Folate: 125.1mcg 31%

Calcium: 259.8mg 26%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 42.6mg 15%

Potassium: 218.7mg 6%

Sodium: 1431.4mg 57%

Calories From Fat: 297

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.