Rigatoni al Segreto (Rigatoni with Secret Sauce)

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Get ready for the best rigatoni recipe. This rigatoni al segreto recipe was the most closely guarded secret at Gino's, one of New York City's most famous Italian restaurants. When it closed, the recipe got out, but I think the amount of butter was way too low, so here's my version.

By

John Mitzewich

Updated on December 8, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

55 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
2 cloves garlic, crushed (or more to taste)
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can San Marzano (Italian) tomatoes, blended smooth
½ cup water (to rinse out can of tomatoes)
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked rigatoni pasta
½ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving

Directions

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and salt. Cook until no longer white and starting to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook about 1 minute. Add red pepper flakes, then blended tomatoes with water. Bring to a simmer; adjust heat to medium or medium-low. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 45 to 60 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes (5 minutes from doneness).
Add about 2/3 of the basil to the sauce. Stir in butter. When butter melts, add cheese in 3 increments.
Drain pasta; transfer to sauce. Stir until rigatoni are evenly coated with sauce. Serve sprinkled with the remaining basil and a dusting of grated cheese.

Chef John

Chef's Note

This recipe probably makes enough sauce to coat 12 ounces of pasta, but I like lots of sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

596	Calories
33g	Fat
58g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 596
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g	42%
Saturated Fat 13g	65%
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 1431mg	62%
Total Carbohydrate 58g	21%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 18g	35%
Vitamin C 5mg	5%
Calcium 260mg	20%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 219mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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