Rigatoni with Spicy Tomato and Cheese Sauce

Rigatoni with Spicy Tomato and Cheese Sauce
Rigatoni with Spicy Tomato and Cheese Sauce
A blend of cheddar and Romano cheeses makes this dish a real standout.
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  • Served Person: Serves 4
Cheese Pasta Tomato Quick & Easy Cheddar Spring Bon Appétit Los Angeles California
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 cup milk (do not use lowfat or nonfat)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
  • Carbohydrate 97 g(32%)
  • Cholesterol 76 mg(25%)
  • Fat 26 g(40%)
  • Fiber 6 g(24%)
  • Protein 32 g(64%)
  • Saturated Fat 15 g(75%)
  • Sodium 825 mg(34%)
  • Calories 753

Preparation Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add flour and stir 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, red pepper flakes, pepper and oregano and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low. Add cheddar and 1 cup Romano and stir until melted and well blended. Pour sauce over rigatoni. Toss thoroughly. Serve, passing additional Romano separately.

Preparation Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add flour and stir 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, red pepper flakes, pepper and oregano and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low. Add cheddar and 1 cup Romano and stir until melted and well blended. Pour sauce over rigatoni. Toss thoroughly. Serve, passing additional Romano separately.