Pasta is an easy option when you don’t know what to cook for dinner, but going through the same dishes over and over can become really boring! If you are getting fed up with bolognese, mac n cheese, and pesto pasta then it is time to try something new.
Spicy rigatoni is a flavorsome and comforting dish that is perfect for the whole family. It is easy to make, tastes amazing, and is a real crowd pleaser. Once you try it, it will soon become a firm favorite at your dinner table. Check out our favorite spicy rigatoni recipes.
This recipe is perfect for feeding the family on a busy weeknight as it serves 8 people and takes only 10 minutes to make. You can use up your leftover chicken from the night before so you could make this for Monday night dinner after your Sunday roast.
This recipe uses pre-cooked pasta, but you can boil your pasta while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. If you want to use frozen peas instead of fresh, add them in a little sooner so they have time to cook.
Using vodka in pasta sauce might sound strange but it tastes fantastic. This creamy pasta dish has soft onions, sweet chunky tomatoes, and a kick of chili.
The recipe is fairly straightforward but tastes just as good as something you would expect to eat at a restaurant. This makes it the perfect dish to make to impress your friends and family.
This is a super easy vegetarian recipe which only takes around 30 minutes to make. Heavy cream is added to the marinara sauce which is flavored with garlic and crushed red pepper. This recipe uses peas, but you can add whatever vegetables you fancy. Spinach would go very nicely in this recipe.
The dish is topped with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese to make it even more delicious. If you want to introduce some protein to this recipe, try adding some grilled chicken, or some mushrooms if you want to keep it vegetarian friendly.
The sauce for this pasta dish is fairly simple, but if you get it right it will taste amazing. It is important to simmer the onions slowly so they have the right flavor and texture. This recipe uses whole peeled tomatoes flavored with chili, garlic and crushed red pepper.
Cream is added for a more indulgent taste and to thicken the sauce so that it coats the pasts nicely. You can add extra ingredients if you want to, like meat or vegetables, but sometimes it is best to keep things simple and classic.
This is another recipe that uses vodka to achieve a flavorsome sauce. It also gives you all of the information you need to make the perfect onion soubise. The butter is heated in the pan over a medium heat until it begins to foam, then the onions are added along with a little water.
The onions are simmered for 15 to 20 minutes until they are soft and translucent, but not brown. Soubise is not the same as caramelized onions, so if the onions are brown you have cooked them for too long or at a heat that is too high. Getting the onions right gives this dish its distinctive flavor.
This recipe uses fresh tomato and basil for an authentic Italian flavor. The Italian sausages are sweet and a little bit spicy. They add a deep, meaty flavor to the meal which goes well with the rich tomato based sauce.
Hot red pepper flakes are used to give the sauce a spicy kick, and if you like it extra spicy then you can use more than the recipe recommends. The pasta dish is topped with mozzarella and baked until the cheese is melted and bubbly. When you take it out of the oven it will look and smell so good that your mouth will water!
This recipe starts off the way all great pasta dishes begin – with sauteed onion and garlic. Once the sausage has been added and fried off it is time for the tomatoes- both chopped tomatoes for texture and tomato paste for that rich flavor.
The sauce is seasoned with salt and pepper, basil and red pepper flakes. 5 minutes before serving, cream is poured in to thicken the sauce and add a comforting, decadent taste.
This recipe for spicy rigatoni is packed with flavor and texture. The oil that is released from the chorizo seeps into the entire dish to create a warm, meaty taste. The juicy prawns go perfectly with the chorizo and the tomato based sauces tie all of the flavors together.
This recipe uses green onions and shallots for a flavor and texture. This restaurant quality meal can be ready in only 30 minutes and makes enough to serve 5 to 6 family or friends, so give it a try for your next dinner party.
This fuss-free recipe is ideal for a busy weeknight when you want a delicious and satisfying meal. It takes 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook, so dinner will be on the table in no time. The sausages are fried with onions, garlic and mushrooms.
This tomato based sauce has a deep flavor thanks to the addition of red wine, which complements the herby sausage. The chili flakes at a subtle hint of spice without overpowering the rest of the flavors in the dish. For an appetizing finish, top the pasta with shavings of parmesan cheese.
This family favorite recipe is the perfect thing to make if you fancy some really good Italian food without having to go to a restaurant. It is a really comforting and satisfying meal, with spicy chicken, lots of garlic, rich tomatoes and indulgent cream.
It is not a complicated recipe, but it is packed with flavor and topped with delicious parmesan cheese. You can serve this pastas dish with a side salad if you want to keep things healthy, or with some garlic bread if you fancy more of a treat.
