The Easy 3-Ingredient Pasta Recipe I Can't Get Enough Of

I grew up going to Olive Garden for its famous breadsticks, fresh salad, and, of course, pasta. To be honest, the Five Cheese Ziti and Fettuccine Alfredo still remain top favorites. But as I got older, I realized that you don’t need to visit an Italian restaurant to enjoy amazing pasta. In fact, you don’t even need to cook anything from scratch to get a delicious pasta dish. That’s what jarred pasta sauce is for!

I always make sure to have at least one jar of pasta sauce and a box of noodles in my pantry, ready for last-minute meals or whenever a pasta craving hits—which, let's be real, happens pretty often. Rao's Homemade pasta sauce is so good, it could easily pass as homemade, making it my go-to for quick and tasty dinners.

Although I love the classic Marinara and Roasted Garlic sauces, my favorite is Rao’s Homemade Arrabbiata. It’s a spicier twist on marinara, thanks to the crushed red peppers, giving it just the right amount of heat.

I typically swap in Rao's Homemade Arrabbiata sauce for any recipe that calls for red sauce, but recently Rao’s shared a three-ingredient pasta recipe featuring this spicy sauce, and it’s definitely going to be a regular in my weekly meal rotation.

How to Prepare Rao's Homemade Spicy Rigatoni with Arrabbiata and Burrata

For the first time, Rao’s Homemade will be featured in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to showcase its sauces and meals for the holiday season. The Pasta Knight float will highlight a knight in shining armor, ready to save dinner time by sharing easy recipes that use store-bought shortcuts.

One of the standout recipes—and one I can’t stop thinking about—is a simple three-ingredient arrabbiata pasta with burrata. Made with rigatoni, spicy marinara sauce, and a generous ball of burrata, it comes together in just 10 minutes but tastes like a gourmet Italian dish you'd expect to find at a top restaurant.

The burrata melts into a creamy blend of fresh mozzarella, cheese curds, and cream, giving the pasta sauce a rich, velvety texture while balancing out the spicy heat of the arrabbiata. However, for those who love a little more heat, you can add extra crushed red pepper flakes.

Rao's Homemade recipe is incredibly easy. All you need is Rao’s Homemade Rigatoni, Rao’s Homemade Arrabbiata Sauce, burrata, and some red pepper flakes for an extra kick if you prefer.

Spicy Rigatoni with Arrabbiata and Burrata is the ultimate go-to weeknight dish when you're unsure what to make. It’s also a fantastic choice for dinner parties or holiday celebrations, as the rich, flavorful sauce and creamy burrata elevate the meal without hours of preparation or a hefty price tag. And the best part? No one will ever guess that the sauce came from a jar. Mission accomplished, Pasta Knight.