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Speedy Rigatoni Alfredo

with Garlic-Sautéed Veggies & Crouton Crumble

850 cals

10 mins

Veggie
One-pot
Easy clean-up
Member favourite

Description

Every forkful of Grana Padano cream sauce is a close-your-eyes moment. And generous tubes of rigatoni have just the right bite to sink your teeth into. Keep it adult and responsible with garlic-sautéed kale and sweet pepper. Texture perk: crushed croutons. Time perk: ready in 10.

Contains:

Eggs • Milk • Sulphites • Wheat

Ingredients

for 2 servings

(Double for 4 portions)

  • 1 Sweet pepper

  • ½ Bunch of kale

  • 2 Garlic cloves

  • 30ml Vegetable demi-glace

  • 25g Croutons

  • 225g Rigatoni

  • 60ml Heavy cream

  • 25g Grana Padano (contains rennet)

  • 10g Garlic & Sweet Pepper spices (salt, garlic, sugar, red bell pepper, vinegar powder, yeast extract, green bell pepper, sunflower oil, paprika, silicon dioxide, turmeric, Cayenne pepper, citric acid)

Nutrition

Total fat

36g

Saturated Fat

18g

Sodium

820mg

Total carbs

113g

Sugar

12g

Protein

25g

Fibres

8g

Recipe Instructions

Speedy Rigatoni Alfredo - Step #1 Boil the pasta
Step 1: Boil the pasta
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the pasta; stir gently to separate.
  • Boil, 10 to 11 min., until al dente.
  • Reserving ½ cup cooking water (double for 4 portions), drain and toss with a drizzle of oil to prevent sticking. Reserve the pot.
Speedy Rigatoni Alfredo - Step #2 Mise en place
Step 2: Mise en place
  • Meanwhile, halve, core and thinly slice the sweet pepper lengthwise.
  • Lightly crush the croutons into large crumbs.
  • Bacon: In a pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high. Cook, 3 to 4 min. per side, until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and roughly chop. Transfer to the pot in step 4.
Speedy Rigatoni Alfredo - Step #3 Sauté the vegetables
Step 3: Sauté the vegetables
  • Remove the kale leaves from the stems; roughly chop the leaves.
  • Mince the garlic.
  • In the reserved pot, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high.
  • Add the garlic, kale, sweet pepper, spices and S&P. Sauté, 4 to 5 min., until tender.
Speedy Rigatoni Alfredo - Step #4 Make the sauce & combine the pasta
Step 4: Make the sauce & combine the pasta
  • To the pot, add the cream, demi-glace, pasta, ½ the cheese, ½ the reserved cooking water and 2 tbsp butter (double for 4 portions).
  • Cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 min., until combined.
  • If the sauce seems dry, gradually add the remaining cooking water until you achieve your desired consistency.
Speedy Rigatoni Alfredo - Step #5 Plate your dish
Step 5: Plate your dish
  • Divide the pasta between your bowls.
  • Garnish with the croutons and remaining cheese. Bon appétit!