Spicy Rigatoni Vodka Pasta
Rigatoni pasta is coated in a tomato based sauce that brings heat with calabrian chili peppers, a big splash of vodka, and cream.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 510kcal
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
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the rigatoni pasta according to the package directions for al dente pasta. Reserve a cup of pasta water when draining.
- While pasta is cooking, start on the sauce. In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook for a couple of minutes. Then add garlic and calabrian chilis and cook for an additional couple of minutes.
- Next add the tomato paste and stir and cook for 5 minutes caramelizing a bit.
- Reduce the heat medium-low heat and add the vodka. Stir and cook until for a couple of minutes until mostly absorbed.
- 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.
- 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. If you need to add more pasta water, add it a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired sauce consistency.
- 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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Nutrition
Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 12.7g | Fat: 19.3g | Saturated Fat: 9.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.4g | Cholesterol: 46.7mg | Sodium: 300mg | Fiber: 4.7g | Sugar: 8.2g
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