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Ingredients
For 4 Person(s)
For the Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small red onion, cut into a 1/4 inch dice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (use 1/4 teaspoon if you like it less spicy)
- 4 ounces tomato paste
- 3/4 cup vodka
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
- 1 cup dried rigatoni pasta
- 1/2 cup pasta water
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Directions
- Products used in the Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka recipe HERE
- Put a large skillet over a medium flame and heat the oil. Add the onions, garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté until the onions are softened and have developed some color. About 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste to the pan and sauté until incorporated.
- Add in the vodka and cook until you can no longer smell alcohol, about 1 minute.
- Add the heavy cream to the pan and stir until combined and heated through.
- Taste for seasoning and add a bit of salt as desired.
- Stir in the butter and cheese until the butter has melted and the sauce has thickened slightly. Turn the flame down to low while the pasta cooks.
- Drop the pasta into generously salted boiling water and cook until al dente. scoop out about 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water and set aside.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the pan. Toss over high heat for 1-2 minutes until the pasta is totally coated in sauce.
- Serve immediately.
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