Pasta And Peas Recipe
Ground Italian sausage simmered with sweet peas in a vodka cream sauce and tossed with rigatoni pasta
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Make the Sauce
Pour in the vodka, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced slightly. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Allow to simmer for another 3-5 minutes.
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked rigatoni pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is well-coated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil.




