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Spicy Rigatoni Vodka Pasta

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Ingredients – 16 oz rigatoni – 1 tbsp olive oil – 1/4 cup onion diced – 2 tsp minced garlic – 2 tbsp Calabrian chili paste – 6 oz tomato paste – 1/2 cup vodka – 1 cup heavy cream – 2 tbsp parmesan cheese – 1/2 cup reserved pasta water – salt & pepper to taste

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Cook rigatoni according to the package directions for al dente pasta. Reserve a cup of pasta water when draining.

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While pasta is cooking,  heat olive oil and add onions, garlic and calabrian chilis and cook for a couple of minutes.

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Next add the tomato paste and stir and cook for 5 minutes caramelizing a bit.

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Reduce the heat medium-low heat and add the vodka. Stir and cook until for a couple of minutes until mostly absorbed.

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Pour in heavy cream and combine well to create a silky smooth sauce. Add parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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Reduce heat to low and add cooked pasta to the spicy vodka sauce. Also add a half cup of pasta water and stir well to full coat the pasta.

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Serve hot and garnish with additional parmesan cheese. If you have it on hand, add some torn fresh basil or fresh parsley as well.

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