Cooking Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Step 2
Chop the
Shallot (1)
into 1/4 inch pieces and put into a medium bowl.
Step 3
Mince the
Garlic (3 cloves)
add 1/3 to the bowl. Set aside remaining garlic.
Step 4
Discard the stem, pith and seeds of the
Red Bell Pepper (1)
. Cut into 1/4 inch dice; add to bowl.
Step 5
Remove the
Fresh Parsley (9 g)
leaves from the stems; discard stems. Chop ½ the leaves. Save remaining leaves whole for garnish.
Step 6
Cut the
Spanish Chorizo (2)
and ONLY ½ of the
Smoked Ham (85 g)
into 1/4 inch pieces; set aside.
Step 7
Heat a medium saucepot over medium-high. When hot, add the chorizo and ham and cook for 3 minutes; hold for next step.
Step 8
In a large saucepot over high, add
Water (1.9 L)
and
Salt (10 g)
bring to a boil. Add the
Rigatoni (225 g)
, stir. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain pasta in a colander.
Step 9
Return the pasta to the pot, drizzle with a little Olive Oil, and toss. Cover and hold.
Step 10
While the pasta is cooking, add the shallot, garlic and red bell pepper mixture to the chorizo and ham; reduce the heat to medium. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 11
Add
Tomato Sauce (225 g)
,
White Cooking Wine (30 mL)
,
Dried Basil (as needed)
,
Dried Oregano (as needed)
,
Paprika (as needed)
,
Salt (3 g)
, and
Ground Black Pepper (as needed)
. Cook for 5 minutes.
Step 12
Reduce heat to low, add
Whipping Cream (80 mL)
and the reserved pasta water; stir until combined. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 13
Pour the tomato cream sauce over the rigatoni. Stir in the
Parmesan Cheese (20 g)
. Transfer the pasta to a baking dish, sprinkle the
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (115 g)
, evenly over the top and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese starts to turn a golden brown.
Step 14
Cut the
Baguettes (2)
into 1 inch thick slices at a 45 degree angle.
Step 15
Combine
Butter (60 g)
remaining garlic, parsley,
Olive Oil (30 mL)
,
Salt (2 g)
, and
Ground Black Pepper (as needed)
in a small bowl.
Step 16
Spread garlic mixture on one side of each baguette slice; place on baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the bread has browned slightly.
Step 17
Serve the baked rigatoni family-style, in the baking dish. Offer the garlic bread wrapped in a colorful cloth napkin in a basket or on a plate. Serve and enjoy!
