Unico Rigatoni
Unico Rigatoni
Unico Rigatoni are large, wide ridged tubes — big enough to scoop up the heartiest meat ragùs and stand up to baking.
Highlights
- Large, wide ridged tubes
- Wide opening scoops up hearty sauces
- Stands up to baking
- Large tubes for the heartiest sauces
What is Unico Rigatoni?
Large, wide ridged tubes — bigger than penne and cut straight rather than angled. The wide bore scoops up chunky, meaty ragùs and the sturdy walls hold their shape in baked dishes, so rigatoni is the choice for the heartiest sauces where penne would be too small.
Why Choose Unico Rigatoni?
- Large bore scoops up hearty sauces
- Sturdy walls hold up baked
- Bigger than penne for chunkier sauces
- Ridges grip thick ragù
How Do You Use Unico Rigatoni?
Common Uses
- Hearty meat ragù
- Baked pasta (al forno)
- Chunky vegetable sauces
- Sausage and tomato sauces
Best Pairings
- Rich meat and sausage sauces
- Baked cheese dishes
- Chunky vegetables
- Tomato and cream sauces
Nutritional Information
Per 1 2/3 cups (85 g) dry pasta
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 | |
| Fat | 1.5 g | 2 % |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2 % |
| + Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 64 g | |
| Fibre | 4 g | 14 % |
| Sugars | 2 g | 2 % |
| Protein | 11 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Potassium | 175 mg | 4 % |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2 % |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14 % |
| Thiamine | 0.55 mg | 46 % |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg | 8 % |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 31 % |
| Folate | 290 µg DFE | 73 % |
* 5 % or less is a little, 15 % or more is a lot
Ingredients
Canadian durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulphate (iron), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), folic acid.
Allergens
Contains wheat. May contain egg.
Certification
- Kosher
Frequently Asked Questions About Unico Rigatoni
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1. How long does dry pasta take to cook?
Most dry pasta cooks in roughly 8 to 12 minutes in plenty of boiling salted water, depending on the shape and how al dente you like it. Always follow the cooking time printed on the package.
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2. How much dry pasta should I cook per person?
A typical single serving is about 85 g of dry pasta, the serving size used on the nutrition panel. Adjust up or down depending on appetites and whether it is a main or a side.
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3. Does dry pasta contain wheat or egg?
Unico pasta contains wheat and may contain egg. Always check the label if you have a food allergy.
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4. What sizes does Rigatoni come in?
Unico Rigatoni is available in the following: 900 g, 750 g.
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5. Is Rigatoni kosher?
Unico Rigatoni is kosher certified. Look for the certification symbol on the package.
Recipes Using Unico Rigatoni
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Rigatoni with Sardines, Tomatoes and Fresh Basil
A bold Sicilian-style pasta of sardines simmered with diced tomatoes, chili and garlic, tossed with rigatoni and plen…
Key Ingredients: Unico Sardines · Unico Diced Tomatoes — Pezzettoni · Gallo Olive Oil
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Pasta with Pepper and Tuna Sauce
Rigatoni in a savoury sauce of leeks, sweet pepper and plum tomatoes with tuna, anchovy and olives, finished with pec…
Key Ingredients: Unico Anchovies · Gallo Olive Oil · Unico Plum Tomatoes
Cooking Guides & Tips
- Durum Semolina and What Makes Good Dried Pasta Why good dried pasta is made from durum wheat semolina, and what bronze-die cutting and slow drying have to do with how it cooks.
- Hearty Pasta: Building a Meat-and-Pasta-Sauce Dinner How to turn pasta sauce, meat and pasta into a hearty, crowd-pleasing dinner — plus ways to stretch it across the week.
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Unico Rigatoni for Everyday Cooking
Unico Rigatoni are large, wide ridged tubes of durum wheat semolina — bigger than penne and cut straight. The wide bore scoops up hearty meat ragùs and the sturdy walls hold up baked, making rigatoni the choice for the chunkiest sauces, distinct from the smaller penne tubes.