Rigatoni with savory tomato sauce

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive or vegetable oil
1cupFinely chopped onion
1Clove garlic; minced
29ouncesTomato puree or tomato sauce
14½ounceWhole tomatoes; undrained
6ouncesCan tomato paste
2tablespoonsChopped fresh parsley
2teaspoonsSugar
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonDried oregano leaves
½teaspoonDried basil leaves
¼teaspoonGround black pepper
16ouncesRigatoni; uncooked
Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In large saucepan over medium heat; heat oil. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender; but not brown. Stir in remaining ingredients except pasta and cheese. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 30 minutes; stirring occasionally. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve sauce over hot pasta; sprinkle with cheese; if desired. 6 to 8 servings.

Prep Time: 35 min. Start to Finish: 40 min.

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by "Paula M. Veltre" <demoness@...> on Nov 16, 1998