Gratineed Tomato and Ham Rigatoni

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Gratineed Tomato and Ham Rigatoni Recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 lb rigatoni pasta
	3 tablespoons unsalted butter
	3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
	1 cup milk
	3/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese , divided and Grated
	1 can stewed tomatoes , coarsely chopped ( this is easiest done directly in the can with kitchen shears )
	6 ounces ham , coarsely chopped ( Baked deli , i.e . black forest )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

494

Sugar

Fat

25g

Gratineed Tomato and Ham Rigatoni is an Italian-inspired pasta dish that is perfect for a warm and hearty meal. The dish consists of rigatoni pasta, ham, and tomatoes, all baked in a cheese sauce until crispy and bubbly. This dish is a great option for a quick weeknight meal or a comforting weekend dinner that can be enjoyed with family or friends. The cheesiness and tanginess of the dish provide a unique, delicious flavor guaranteed to satisfy your cravings for pasta.

Instructions

1.	Cook rigatoni pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2.	Preheat your oven to broil setting.
3.	In a saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium-high heat.
4.	Add all-purpose flour to the melted butter and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes until a paste forms.
5.	Gradually pour in milk while continuing to whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and thickens.
6.	Add 1/2 cup of grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese to the sauce and stir until melted.
7.	Add the chopped stewed tomatoes and ham to the sauce and stir until fully coated.
8.	Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce and toss until combined.
9.	Transfer the rigatoni mixture to a baking dish.
10.	Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese over the top of the rigatoni mixture.
11.	Broil for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.

PROS

This pasta dish is a flavorful and satisfying meal that can be easily prepared in under an hour.
The combination of tomatoes, ham, and cheese creates a delicious and comforting flavor profile that will be sure to please your taste buds.

Rigatoni pasta is a great choice for this dish as it perfectly holds the sauce and enhances its texture.

CONS

Be mindful of sodium content of the ingredients, especially the ham and canned tomatoes.
This dish, if consumed in excess, can be high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains protein from the ham, and calcium and protein from the parmigiano-reggiano cheese. Additionally, the stewed tomatoes provide vitamins A and C, and lycopene. The combination of these nutrients may help support overall health and wellbeing.