Rigatoni With Tomatoes, Raisins, and Pine Nuts

 Anna Williams
Serves 4 Hands-On Time: 10m Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound rigatoni (about 6 cups)
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons capers

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400° F. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
  2. Meanwhile, spread the pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast, tossing occasionally, until golden, 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, raisins, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the capers.
  4. Toss the pasta with the tomato mixture and pine nuts before serving.
By Sara Quessenberry,  October 2008

Quick Tip

Add a bit of the reserved pasta cooking water if the pasta seems dry after it's been tossed with sauce.
 

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