Catelli® PROTEIN+™ Rigatoni Brown Butter Lemon Pasta
Savor the rich taste of PROTEIN+™ Rigatoni Brown Butter Lemon Pasta, a delightful dish that blends browned butter, tangy lemon, sage, and a combination of Italian cheeses. This recipe is only 7 ingredients and can be made in around 30 minutes. Note: Remember to reserve your pasta water before draining. The starch in the pasta water will help bind the ingredients to pasta and create a dreamy, creamy, glossy sauce.
35 Min
7 
Cooking Steps
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat add olive oil, onion, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cook 2-3 min. then add tomato paste cooking an additional 2-3 min.
Step 3
Add vodka and evaporate by half.
Step 4
Add cream, salt and pepper and bring the sauce to a boil. Then add drained pasta and toss with the sauce for one minute.
Step 5
Turn the heat off and add pasta water, the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, Parmigiano, and Romano cheese bit by bit. Stir quickly to melt until the sauce thickens. Add more pasta water as needed to achieve desired sauce consistency.
Step 6
Serve and garnish with additional cheese, fresh cracked black pepper, and crispy sage leaves.
