Pantry Staples Recipes

Deeply Caramelized One-pot Tomato Paste Rigatoni

This efficient technique maximizes flavor by frying an entire can of tomato paste in olive oil until it turns a deep brick-red, caramelizing the sugars and removing acidity. The pasta cooks directly in the sauce, releasing starch to create a velvety, glossy coating without the need for heavy cream. It is a pantry-staple masterpiece ready in under 30 minutes.