Jump to Recipe SaveSaved! Pin Recipe This Rigatoni Pomodoro is an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love.  This classic Italian dish is the perfect comfort food for any occasion.It's simple yet full of flavor, and the best part? You don't need to be a master chef to make it! With just a few basic ingredients and our easy-to-follow recipe, you'll have a steaming plate of rigatoni Pomodoro in no time.  Plus, it's a versatile recipe that's easy to customize.For example, add meatballs, sausage, or shredded chicken for a meatier version, or keep it light with some sautéed veggies.  Jump Menu Ingredient Notes Recipe TipsWhy You'll Love This Rigatoni PomodoroRecipe Adaptions/SubstitutionsMake ahead of timeServing SuggestionsRecipeRigatoni Pomodoro Ingredient Notes  These notes are here to help make this recipe a success; they cover some but not all ingredients; for a complete ingredient list, check out the recipe card below.

Tomatoes: Although fresh tomatoes would be traditional, I use canned tomatoes to make this dish all year round.If you can get them, pick a canned Italian tomato, they have a much better flavor.The San Marzano variety is the best, but they are more costly.

Buy the best you can within your price range. Sugar: This is an optional ingredient, depending on the quality of your canned tomatoes.If you haven't been able to get an Italian tomato, you may need a pinch of sugar to combat the acidity.Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Use the best qu

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