Comments on: Rigatoni

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 01:14:53 +0000

In reply to Andrea Borell. I'm glad you enjoyed it, Andrea! :)

By: Andrea Borell

Andrea Borell — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:51:41 +0000

Made with tomato paste and still turned out great. Use fresh garlic. Substituting turkey sausage wasn’t as flavorful but still good!!!

By: Teresa

Teresa — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:01:22 +0000

Just a tip from an Italian living in Italy. The pasta is the last thing to be cooked…always. You can make the sauce in advance, like the morning for dinner, but the pasta is always cooked last otherwise it will lose its bite.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:41:29 +0000

In reply to Mary-Jo Gannon. I'm so glad you've enjoyed it so much, Mary-Jo! :)

By: Mary-Jo Gannon

Mary-Jo Gannon — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 15:31:47 +0000

In reply to Sam.

Have been making this recipe since it was published here and is always a favorite! Had again for dinner last night.

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 02:01:30 +0000

In reply to Derrik. I'm so glad you enjoyed, Derrik! Thank you for trying my recipe! :)

By: Derrik

Derrik — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 01:12:50 +0000

Another great recipe! I will make it again, however, I might leave out the heavy cream. I like the bright red color.

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:49:02 +0000

In reply to Sarah. We're so happy you enjoyed the Rigatoni, Sarah! Sounds like the perfect Valentine's Day dinner

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:53:46 +0000

Hi Sam! Wonderful recipe. Made this for Valentine’s Day dinner and loved it! Thanks for a keeper! The flavors were delicious adding the cream and parmesan were perfection. Followed recipe as stated!

By: michael j. hyatt

michael j. hyatt — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:09:18 +0000

Very special. This is next level comfort food. I couldn’t get the heavy cream so I mixed together some bechamel. Worked just fine.

By: Missy

Missy — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:58:25 +0000

I made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious. My family loved it so I will definitely be making it again. Thanks for another easy and quick dinner recipe!

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 20:01:06 +0000

In reply to Amy Wonder. That should work if that's what you prefer. :)

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 19:47:28 +0000

In reply to mbh. Thank you so much! :)

By: Amy Wonder

Amy Wonder — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:12:57 +0000

Can I use ground beef and italian sausage?

By: mbh

mbh — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 22:34:39 +0000

Every recipe is a winner!! Thank you Sam. Congrats on the baby!!

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 14:28:08 +0000

In reply to Jerri O'Rorke. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Jerri! I am so thrilled that you have been enjoying the recipes and videos, thank you so much for commenting! <3

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 14:27:44 +0000

In reply to Daniel J. I hope you love it, Daniel! The sugar helps balance the acidity of the tomatoes and the cream adds a subtle depth that I think really sets this dish apart, so I certainly wouldn't say there's no need for it, but we all have our own preferences and how great is it that we can adjust recipes to suit our own tastes :)

By: Daniel J

Daniel J — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 01:48:45 +0000

Looks like a good recipe. Health-wise, though, I’d leave out the heavy cream and sugar. No need for either.

By: Jerri O'Rorke

Jerri O'Rorke — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 01:04:53 +0000

Sam, I so enjoy all your recipes and your videos. You make everything you cook look so good and easy to prepare. Thank you for your hard work