Pink Sauce Rigatoni Pasta

Cook Rigatoni Pasta
2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
3 Add the rigatoni pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
4 Drain the cooked pasta and set aside.
Prepare the Creamy Sauce
6 In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat.
7 Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent and soft, about 3-4 minutes.
8 Pour the Prego traditional Italian pasta sauce into the skillet with the sautéed onions.
9 Stir in the salt, garlic powder, oregano, Italian seasoning, basil seasoning, black pepper, and crushed red pepper if using.
10  Allow the sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Incorporate the Heavy Cream
12 Lower the heat to medium-low, and slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously to incorporate it into the sauce.
13 Simmer the sauce for an additional 5 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
14 Add the cooked rigatoni pasta into the sauce, and toss gently to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy sauce.
15 Let the pasta cook in the sauce for a couple of minutes so that it absorbs the flavors.
16 Once the pasta is fully coated and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, remove the skillet from the heat.
17 Garnish with finely shredded Parmesan and fresh basil leaves if desired.
18 Serve the creamy rigatoni pasta hot and enjoy!