Creamy Veggie Rigatoni: Dairy-Free Risotto Style Recipe 🌿
Rigatoni Risotto Style Recipe 🍝
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Description:
This Rigatoni Risotto Style recipe offers a delightful creamy taste without excess fat or dairy, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a healthier yet flavorful pasta dish. It’s quick to prepare and versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or pasta varieties. For a vegan-friendly option, simply omit the cheese or substitute it with soy cheese.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
- 1 onion, finely chopped 🧅
- 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage 🌿
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme 🌿
- 1/2 carrot, diced 🥕
- 1/2 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces 🥦
- 1 cup vegetable broth 🥣
- 6 ounces rigatoni pasta 🍝
- 2 – 3 tablespoons pecorino romano cheese, grated 🧀
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 🧂
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Heat the vegetable broth in a saucepan over medium heat until it simmers. 🥣 |
| 2 | In a separate large saucepan, warm the olive oil over medium-low heat. 🫒 |
| 3 | Add the chopped onion to the saucepan and sauté until it turns transparent, about 5 minutes. 🧅 |
| 4 | Stir in the minced garlic, dried sage, and thyme, cooking until the garlic begins to soften, ensuring not to brown the onion and garlic. 🌿 |
| 5 | Add the rigatoni to the saucepan with the onion and garlic, stirring to coat the pasta thoroughly with the oil. 🍝 |
| 6 | Increase the heat to medium-high and pour enough vegetable broth into the saucepan to cover the pasta to a depth of about 1/2 inch. 🥣 |
| 7 | Cook the rigatoni, stirring frequently, until the broth is almost absorbed. Add more broth as needed to maintain a creamy consistency. |
| 8 | As the pasta cooks, add the diced carrots and green beans to the saucepan, continuing to cook until the rigatoni is al dente and the vegetables are tender to your liking. 🥕🥦 |
| 9 | Once the pasta and vegetables are cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the grated pecorino romano cheese until melted and incorporated. 🧀 |
| 10 | Season the Rigatoni Risotto Style with salt and freshly ground pepper according to your taste preferences. 🧂 |
| 11 | Serve hot, garnished with additional grated cheese if desired, and enjoy the creamy goodness of this delightful pasta dish! 🍽️ |
This Rigatoni Risotto Style recipe is not only delicious and satisfying but also provides a burst of flavors with each creamy bite, making it a perfect meal option for any day of the week. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or experiment with different pasta shapes to create your own signature dish!
